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 have 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.
- Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24, while the glycemic index of wheat is 50.
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 SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +246.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +276.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +293.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +585% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +437.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +268.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +255.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +99.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
19.6 g
Fats:
13.7 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
3 g
Other:
5.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +264.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +454.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +225.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
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 | -94.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.553mg | 3.788mg | 359% |
| Fiber | 37g | 148% | |
| Selenium | 89.4µg | 14.3µg | 137% |
| Iron | 3.52mg | 13.86mg | 129% |
| Magnesium | 144mg | 499mg | 85% |
| Caffeine | 230mg | 58% | |
| Manganese | 3.012mg | 3.837mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 0.454g | 8.07g | 35% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 1524mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 508mg | 734mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.419mg | 0.078mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.738mg | 2.185mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 4.16mg | 6.81mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.419mg | 0.118mg | 23% |
| Fats | 2.47g | 13.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.935mg | 0.254mg | 14% |
| Protein | 13.68g | 19.6g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.344g | 4.57g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.121mg | 0.241mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 128mg | 9% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 228kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.978g | 0.44g | 4% |
| Carbs | 71.13g | 57.9g | 4% |
| Folate | 43µg | 32µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 12mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 71.13g | 20.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.75g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.176mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.366mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.533mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.934mg | 1.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.303mg | 0.983mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.221mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.681mg | 0.941mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.594mg | 1.177mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.322mg | 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
34%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
339%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.616g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.