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Wheat vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat and Cocoa solids

  • Wheat has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, while Cocoa solids has more Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 359% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 6 times less Selenium than Wheat . Wheat contains 89.4µg of Selenium, while Cocoa solids contain 14.3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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 Selenium +525.2%
Contains more Calcium +276.5%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +246.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +585%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
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 Selenium +525.2%
Contains more Calcium +276.5%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Magnesium +246.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +253.6%
Contains more Zinc +63.7%
Contains more Copper +585%
Contains more Manganese +27.4%

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 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Folate +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%
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% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 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 +437.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +208.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +268.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Folate +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +99.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +264.7%
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Contains more Other +225.8%
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 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 Carbs +22.8%
Contains more Water +264.7%
Contains more Protein +43.3%
Contains more Fats +454.7%
Contains more Other +225.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1228.5%
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1228.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 20.9g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 2.47g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 71.13g 57.9g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 228kcal Wheat
Sugar 1.75g Wheat
Fiber 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 34mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 3.52mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 144mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 508mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 431mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 2mg 21mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.553mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.012mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 89.4µg 14.3µg Wheat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.078mg Wheat
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 2.185mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 0.254mg Wheat
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.118mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 32µg Wheat
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.366mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.934mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.303mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.221mg 0.202mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.594mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.322mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.454g 8.07g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.44g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Cocoa solids
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Wheat
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.