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Steak vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between steak and cocoa solids

  • Steak has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, cocoa solids have more copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for copper is 411% more.
  • Cocoa solids are lower in cholesterol.
  • Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index than steak.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip off, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled 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.
Steak
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 25% 90% 28% 173% 70% 7.6% 0% 173%
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 SeleniumSelenium +122.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2069.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +966.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +446.2%
Contains more IronIron +477.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +4356.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.8%
~equal in Zinc ~6.81mg

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.
Steak
6
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% 2.3% 0% 1.5% 19% 69% 97% 0% 115% 275% 4% 4.5% 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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +56.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.078mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
3
25% 19% 56%
Protein: 24.85 g
Fats: 19.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.59 g
Other: 0.54 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 +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +38.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1753%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +974.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Steak
2
46% 50% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.443 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.896 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~8.07g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steak Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.085mg 3.788mg 411%
Manganese 3.837mg 167%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Iron 2.4mg 13.86mg 143%
Magnesium 23mg 499mg 113%
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0µg 92%
Phosphorus 163mg 734mg 82%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Potassium 279mg 1524mg 37%
Selenium 31.8µg 14.3µg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.5mg 0.118mg 29%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B3 5.149mg 2.185mg 19%
Carbs 0g 57.9g 19%
Calcium 12mg 128mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 9.171g 4.57g 12%
Protein 24.85g 19.6g 11%
Fats 19.02g 13.7g 8%
Folate 6µg 32µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.241mg 5%
Zinc 6.34mg 6.81mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.896g 0.44g 3%
Saturated fat 8.443g 8.07g 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Calories 271kcal 228kcal 2%
Sodium 58mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 2.5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.078mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 1.171mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.157mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 2.142mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.38mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.672mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.997mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.242mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.931mg 0.339mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steak 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
45%
Steak
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Steak
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steak
Steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Steak
Steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.373g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)
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. Steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172164/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.