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

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The main differences between Sugar substitute and Cocoa solids

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 420% higher.
  • Sugar substitute contains 27 times more Sodium than Cocoa solids. Sugar substitute contains 572mg of Sodium, while Cocoa solids contain 21mg.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 +586.7%
Contains more Iron +8562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +8216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +9075%
Contains more Potassium +3807.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +16925%
Contains more Copper +54014.3%
Contains more Manganese +17340.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Calcium +586.7%
Contains more Iron +8562.5%
Contains more Magnesium +8216.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +9075%
Contains more Potassium +3807.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +16925%
Contains more Copper +54014.3%
Contains more Manganese +17340.9%

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 B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +686.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Water +204.7%
Contains more Protein +851.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +43.9%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Water +204.7%
Contains more Protein +851.5%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +43.9%

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 solids
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 solids Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 20.9g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 0g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 84.77g 57.9g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 228kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 0.6g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 879mg 128mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 6mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 8mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 39mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 572mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 0.04mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.007mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.022mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
339%
Cocoa solids

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 - 8.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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 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.