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Seaweed vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Seaweed and Cocoa solids

  • Seaweed has more Vitamin K, however, Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 406% more than Seaweed.
  • Cocoa solids have 26 times less Vitamin K than Seaweed. Seaweed has 66µg of Vitamin K, while Cocoa solids have 2.5µg.
  • Seaweed contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +386.3%
Contains more Magnesium +312.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1647.6%
Contains more Potassium +1612.4%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +453.7%
Contains more Copper +2813.8%
Contains more Manganese +1818.5%
Contains more Selenium +1942.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +31.3%
Contains more Iron +386.3%
Contains more Magnesium +312.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1647.6%
Contains more Potassium +1612.4%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +453.7%
Contains more Copper +2813.8%
Contains more Manganese +1818.5%
Contains more Selenium +1942.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +770%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +770%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +152.8%
Contains more Folate +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2540%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2619.3%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Protein +1066.7%
Contains more Fats +2346.4%
Contains more Carbs +505%
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Water +2619.3%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Protein +1066.7%
Contains more Fats +2346.4%
Contains more Carbs +505%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4563.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +836.2%
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4563.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +836.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Seaweed Cocoa solids
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 8.27g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 1.68g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 0.56g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 9.57g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 43kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 0.6g 1.75g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 168mg 128mg Seaweed
Iron 2.85mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 121mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 42mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 89mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 233mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 1.23mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.13mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.2mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 0.7µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 116IU 0IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.1mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 0mg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.254mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 180µg 32µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 66µg 2.5µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.055mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.083mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.082mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.025mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.072mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.024mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.247g 8.07g Seaweed
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.44g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Cocoa solids
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Seaweed
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.823g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.