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Soybean vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Soybean and Cocoa solids

  • Soybean is richer in Vitamin K, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 376% higher.
  • Soybean contains 8 times more Vitamin K than Cocoa solids. Soybean contains 19.2µg of Vitamin K, while Cocoa solids contain 2.5µg.
  • Soybean contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 31% 45% 193% 136% 31% 105% 0.13% 107% 40%
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 less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +480.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195.9%
Contains more IronIron +169.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +830.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +492.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +365.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.9%

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.
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 5.7% 0.54% 7% 0% 39% 66% 7.5% 11% 54% 0% 48% 41% 26%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +98.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +668%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +295.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +447.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 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 WaterWater +1985%
Contains more FatsFats +52.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +592.6%
Contains more OtherOther +203.7%
~equal in Protein ~19.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.064 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 -83.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1050.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 172kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Protein 18.21g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 8.97g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Net carbs 2.36g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Carbs 8.36g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Magnesium 86mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 102mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 515mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 5.14mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 3g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 6g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 0.407mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 1.15mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 245mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 1mg 21mg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.1mg Soybean
Manganese 0.824mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 7.3µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.078mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.241mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.118mg Soybean
Vitamin K 19.2µg 2.5µg Soybean
Folate 54µg 32µg Soybean
Choline 47.5mg 12mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 8.07g Soybean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 0.44g Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.723mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.76mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg 1.189mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg 0.983mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 0.202mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.831mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.449mg 0.339mg Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Soybean Cocoa solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Soybean
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $1)
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)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/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.