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Vanilla extract vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vanilla extract and cocoa solids

  • Vanilla extract has less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 413% more than vanilla extract.
  • Vanilla extract has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Vanilla extract 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3.3% 13% 4.5% 24% 3% 2.6% 1.2% 30% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4058.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1063.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +929.7%
Contains more IronIron +11450%
Contains more CopperCopper +5161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +6090.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12133.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1568.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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% 2.8% 22% 8% 2.1% 6% 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% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +153.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +414.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +625.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 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 WaterWater +1652.7%
Contains more OtherOther +497.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +22733.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +357.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 42% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vanilla extract Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.072mg 3.788mg 413%
Iron 0.12mg 13.86mg 172%
Manganese 0.23mg 3.837mg 157%
Fiber 0g 37g 148%
Magnesium 12mg 499mg 116%
Phosphorus 6mg 734mg 104%
Zinc 0.11mg 6.81mg 61%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Potassium 148mg 1524mg 40%
Protein 0.06g 19.6g 39%
Saturated fat 0.01g 8.07g 37%
Selenium 0µg 14.3µg 26%
Fats 0.06g 13.7g 21%
Carbs 12.65g 57.9g 15%
Calcium 11mg 128mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 4.57g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.425mg 2.185mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.095mg 0.241mg 11%
Folate 0µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.118mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.078mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.254mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.44g 3%
Calories 288kcal 228kcal 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 9mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 12.65g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 12.65g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vanilla extract 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
3%
Vanilla extract
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Vanilla extract
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.9g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.