Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Soybean meal vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between soybean meal and cocoa solids

  • Soybean meal is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and potassium, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, magnesium, selenium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa solids is 199% higher.
  • Soybean meal contains 9 times more folate than cocoa solids. Soybean meal contains 303µg of folate, while cocoa solids contain 32µg.
  • Soybean meal contains less saturated fat.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than soybean meal.

Food types used in this article are Soy meal, defatted, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

Infographic

Soybean meal vs Cocoa solids infographic
Infographic link

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 219% 73% 220% 514% 667% 138% 300% 0.39% 496% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +333.3%
~equal in Iron ~13.86mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~734mg
~equal in Manganese ~3.837mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 131% 0% 0% 227% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +785.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +678%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +846.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.241mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 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 ProteinProtein +151%
Contains more WaterWater +131.3%
Contains more FatsFats +473.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.3%
~equal in Other ~5.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.045 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1017.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean meal Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 2mg 3.788mg 199%
Fiber 37g 148%
Folate 303µg 32µg 68%
Protein 49.2g 19.6g 59%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.078mg 51%
Magnesium 306mg 499mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.118mg 35%
Saturated fat 0.268g 8.07g 35%
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 0.254mg 34%
Potassium 2490mg 1524mg 28%
Selenium 3.3µg 14.3µg 20%
Fats 2.39g 13.7g 17%
Zinc 5.06mg 6.81mg 16%
Calcium 244mg 128mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.409g 4.57g 10%
Carbs 35.89g 57.9g 7%
Calories 337kcal 228kcal 5%
Phosphorus 701mg 734mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 0.44g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 2.185mg 3%
Iron 13.7mg 13.86mg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Manganese 3.8mg 3.837mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Sodium 3mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.241mg 1%
Net carbs 35.89g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 1.952mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.18mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 3.66mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.991mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.606mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 2.243mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 1.212mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
58%
Soybean meal
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.