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White chocolate vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between White chocolate and Cocoa bean

  • White chocolate has more Vitamin B12, however, Cocoa bean is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily need of Copper 394% more than White chocolate.
  • Cocoa bean has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, white chocolate and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Iron +6366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.6%
Contains more Potassium +777.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Zinc +760.8%
Contains more Copper +5911.7%
Contains more Manganese +46612.5%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Contains more Calcium +79.3%
Contains more Iron +6366.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3866.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.6%
Contains more Potassium +777.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Zinc +760.8%
Contains more Copper +5911.7%
Contains more Manganese +46612.5%
Contains more Selenium +193.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +860%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +357.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +860%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +222.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.7%
Contains more Folate +357.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Protein +208.3%
Contains more Water +107.7%
Contains more Other +420%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Protein +208.3%
Contains more Water +107.7%
Contains more Other +420%
Equal in Carbs - 58.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +141.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Cocoa bean Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 28.5g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 18.1g Cocoa bean
Fats 32.09g 13.1g White chocolate
Carbs 59.24g 58.3g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 220kcal White chocolate
Sugar 59g 1.76g Cocoa bean
Fiber 0.2g 29.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 199mg 111mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 15.52mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 12mg 476mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 176mg 728mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 286mg 2509mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 90mg 19mg Cocoa bean
Zinc 0.74mg 6.37mg Cocoa bean
Copper 0.06mg 3.607mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 0.008mg 3.737mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 4.5µg 13.2µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 30IU 0IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.1mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.11mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.46mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 2.4mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0.254mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.118mg Cocoa bean
Folate 7µg 32µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 2.4µg White chocolate
Tryptophan 0.271mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg Cocoa bean
Cholesterol 21mg 0mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 19.412g 7.76g Cocoa bean
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 4.39g White chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 0.42g White chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate Cocoa bean
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
22%
White chocolate
21%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White chocolate
White chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.