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Bran vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran and Cocoa solids different?

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 than Bran.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 414% higher.
  • Bran has less Saturated Fat.

Oat bran, cooked and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened are the varieties used in this article.

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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 -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +1180%
Contains more Iron +1475%
Contains more Magnesium +1147.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.8%
Contains more Potassium +1556.5%
Contains more Zinc +1184.9%
Contains more Copper +5639.4%
Contains more Manganese +298%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Calcium +1180%
Contains more Iron +1475%
Contains more Magnesium +1147.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +516.8%
Contains more Potassium +1556.5%
Contains more Zinc +1184.9%
Contains more Copper +5639.4%
Contains more Manganese +298%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%

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.
Bran
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
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% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 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 +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1417.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372%
Contains more Folate +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2700%
Contains more Protein +510.6%
Contains more Fats +1493%
Contains more Carbs +406.1%
Contains more Other +1083.7%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 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 Water +2700%
Contains more Protein +510.6%
Contains more Fats +1493%
Contains more Carbs +406.1%
Contains more Other +1083.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1470.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1470.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 3.21g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 0.86g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 11.44g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 40kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 10mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 0.88mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 40mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 119mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 92mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 1mg 21mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.066mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.964mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 7.7µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.078mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.254mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 6µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.086mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.235mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.13mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.057mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.165mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.07mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.163g 8.07g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.44g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran 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
6%
Bran
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.