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Cocoa solids vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cocoa solids and Oat

  • Cocoa solids have more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Oat is higher in Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 351% more than Oat.
  • Cocoa solids have 7 times more Saturated Fat than Oat. While Cocoa solids have 8.07g of Saturated Fat, Oat has only 1.217g.

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%
Oat
Oat
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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%
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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 E Vitamin 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 ~0IU
~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
Oat
Oat
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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
Oat
Oat
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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 Oat
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 Oat Opinion
Calories 228kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 19.6g 16.89g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 6.9g Cocoa solids
Net carbs 20.9g 55.67g Oat
Carbs 57.9g 66.27g Oat
Magnesium 499mg 177mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 54mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 429mg Cocoa solids
Iron 13.86mg 4.72mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Oat
Fiber 37g 10.6g Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.626mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 3.97mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 523mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.139mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.961mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.119mg Oat
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 32µg 56µg Oat
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g 2.178g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0.234mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg 0.575mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0.694mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.983mg 0.701mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0.895mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg 0.937mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg 0.405mg Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa solids Oat
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%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.853g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - 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.