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Oysters vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Cocoa solids

  • Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, and Selenium, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 729% higher.
  • Oysters contains 12 times more Zinc than Cocoa solids. Oysters contains 78.6mg of Zinc, while Cocoa solids contain 6.81mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 Zinc +1054.2%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1325.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.4%
Contains more Potassium +996.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Manganese +549.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains more Zinc +1054.2%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Selenium +176.2%
Contains more Calcium +10.3%
Contains more Iron +50.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1325.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +278.4%
Contains more Potassium +996.4%
Contains less Sodium -87.3%
Contains more Manganese +549.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.4%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +93.4%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2506.3%
Contains more Protein +71.6%
Contains more Fats +300.6%
Contains more Carbs +962.4%
Contains more Other +281.6%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 +2506.3%
Contains more Protein +71.6%
Contains more Fats +300.6%
Contains more Carbs +962.4%
Contains more Other +281.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +803.2%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +803.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Cocoa solids Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 11.42g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 3.42g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 5.45g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 102kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 1.75g Oysters
Fiber 0g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 116mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 9.21mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 35mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 194mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 139mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 166mg 21mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 78.6mg 6.81mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 3.788mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 39.5µg 14.3µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.1mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 2.185mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.254mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.118mg Cocoa solids
Folate 14µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.046mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.716mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.762mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.257mg 0.202mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.523mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.22mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Cocoa solids
Trans Fat 0.068g Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.948g 8.07g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.44g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 145mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.

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