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Cocoa solids vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Bran 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.
  • Cocoa solids contain 50 times more Saturated Fat than Bran. While Cocoa solids contain 8.07g of Saturated Fat, Bran contains only 0.163g.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Oat bran, cooked 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 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%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
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%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%

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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Bran
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.1%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +510.6%
Contains more Fats +1493%
Contains more Carbs +406.1%
Contains more Other +1083.7%
Contains more Water +2700%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +510.6%
Contains more Fats +1493%
Contains more Carbs +406.1%
Contains more Other +1083.7%
Contains more Water +2700%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.