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Cocoa solids vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cocoa solids and oats

  • Cocoa solids have more copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc; however, oats are higher in vitamin B1 and manganese.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 351% more than oats.
  • Cocoa solids have 7 times more saturated fat than oats. While cocoa solids have 8.07g of saturated fat, oats have only 1.217g.
  • The glycemic index of oats is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Oats.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +181.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.2%
Contains more IronIron +193.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +505.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Oats
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +878.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +431.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.119mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +98.6%
Contains more OtherOther +237.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +174%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.1%

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 Oats
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 Cocoa solids Oats DV% diff.
Copper 3.788mg 0.626mg 351%
Iron 13.86mg 4.72mg 114%
Fiber 37g 10.6g 106%
Magnesium 499mg 177mg 77%
Caffeine 230mg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.763mg 57%
Manganese 3.837mg 4.916mg 47%
Potassium 1524mg 429mg 32%
Saturated fat 8.07g 1.217g 31%
Phosphorus 734mg 523mg 30%
Zinc 6.81mg 3.97mg 26%
Selenium 14.3µg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.349mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.535g 14%
Fats 13.7g 6.9g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.961mg 8%
Calories 228kcal 389kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.139mg 8%
Calcium 128mg 54mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.57g 2.178g 6%
Folate 32µg 56µg 6%
Protein 19.6g 16.89g 5%
Carbs 57.9g 66.27g 3%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 2%
Choline 12mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 20.9g 55.67g N/A
Sugar 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.119mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Oats
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Cocoa solids
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/nutrients
  2. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.