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Turmeric vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turmeric and Cocoa solids different?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin E, and Potassium, while Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Turmeric covers your daily need of Manganese 694% more than Cocoa solids.
  • Turmeric contains 44 times more Vitamin E than Cocoa solids. Turmeric contains 4.43mg of Vitamin E, while Cocoa solids contain 0.1mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat.

Spices, turmeric, ground and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types were used in this article.

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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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.5%
Contains more IronIron +296.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +416%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +191.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.6%

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 EVitamin E +4330%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +436%
Contains more CholineCholine +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 CarbsCarbs +16%
Contains more WaterWater +328.3%
Contains more OtherOther +22.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.5%
Contains more FatsFats +321.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.756 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 -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +917.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 312kcal 228kcal Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 3.25g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Turmeric
Net carbs 44.44g 20.9g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 57.9g Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 168mg 128mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 1524mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 13.86mg Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 22.7g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 1.3mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 4.5mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 299mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 27mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.1mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 3.837mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.254mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 13.4µg 2.5µg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.056g Cocoa solids
Choline 49.2mg 12mg Turmeric
Saturated Fat 1.838g 8.07g Turmeric
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.44g Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.33mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.81mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.38mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.14mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.66mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.15mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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%
Turmeric
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.