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Sugar substitute vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sugar substitute and Cocoa bean

  • Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium, yet Cocoa bean is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily Copper needs 400% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Sugar substitute contains 8 times more Calcium than Cocoa bean. While Sugar substitute contains 879mg of Calcium, Cocoa bean contains only 111mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +691.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6333.3%
Contains more IronIron +9600%
Contains more CopperCopper +51428.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +15825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16886.4%

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% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 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% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +686.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.4%
Contains more WaterWater +238.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +778.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +93.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Cocoa bean Opinion
Calories 347kcal 220kcal Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 0g 13.1g Cocoa bean
Net carbs 84.17g 28.5g Sugar substitute
Carbs 84.77g 58.3g Sugar substitute
Magnesium 6mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Calcium 879mg 111mg Sugar substitute
Potassium 39mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Iron 0.16mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Sugar 4.03g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0.6g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Copper 0.007mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 0.04mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Phosphorus 8mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 572mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 0.022mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.254mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg Cocoa bean
Choline 11.4mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute Cocoa bean
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
1%
Sugar substitute
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.