Table salt vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between table salt and cocoa solids
- Table salt has less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1684% more.
- Cocoa solids are lower in sodium.
- Cocoa solids have a higher glycemic index than table salt.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Salt, table 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +49800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18950% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12526.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6710% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3737% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1620.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1400% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 38758mg | 21mg | 1684% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 3.788mg | 418% |
| Iron | 0.33mg | 13.86mg | 169% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 3.837mg | 162% |
| Fiber | 0g | 37g | 148% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 499mg | 119% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 734mg | 105% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 6.81mg | 61% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 230mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 1524mg | 45% |
| Protein | 0g | 19.6g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 8.07g | 37% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 14.3µg | 26% |
| Fats | 0g | 13.7g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.241mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 0g | 57.9g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.185mg | 14% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 228kcal | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.57g | 11% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 128mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.118mg | 9% |
| Folate | 0µg | 32µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.5µg | 2% |
| Choline | 0mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.75g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0mg | 0.339mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Table salt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 38737mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)