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Walnut vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Walnut and Cocoa solids

  • Walnut has more Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily Copper needs 245% more than Walnut.
  • Cocoa solids have 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Walnut. Walnut has 0.537mg of Vitamin B6, while Cocoa solids have 0.118mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, walnuts, english 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 less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +376.3%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +245.6%
Contains more Zinc +120.4%
Contains more Copper +138.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +191.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.6%
Contains more Iron +376.3%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +112.1%
Contains more Potassium +245.6%
Contains more Zinc +120.4%
Contains more Copper +138.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +191.8%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.1%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 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% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +337.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +355.1%
Contains more Folate +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +376%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.3%
Contains more Other +225.8%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 Fats +376%
Contains more Water +35.7%
Contains more Protein +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.3%
Contains more Other +225.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10621.4%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +95.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10621.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 15.23g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 65.21g 13.7g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 654kcal 228kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 6.7g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 98mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 2.91mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 158mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 346mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 441mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 2mg 21mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 1.586mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.414mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 4.9µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.1mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.078mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.254mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.118mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 32µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2.5µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.596mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.17mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.424mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.236mg 0.202mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.753mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.391mg 0.339mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 8.07g Walnut
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 4.57g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.44g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.944g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.86g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.