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Bran raw vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bran raw and cocoa bean different?

  • Bran raw is higher in vitamin B1, manganese, and selenium; however, cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 356% higher.
  • Bran raw contains 11 times more vitamin B1 than cocoa bean. While bran raw contains 1.17mg of vitamin B1, cocoa bean contains only 0.11mg.
  • Bran raw has less saturated fat.

Oat bran, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +242.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +343.3%
Contains more IronIron +186.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +795%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~728mg

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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +910%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +963.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +142.6%
Contains more FatsFats +86.3%
Contains more OtherOther +169%
~equal in Protein ~18.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +558.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +84.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.403mg 3.607mg 356%
Iron 5.41mg 15.52mg 126%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.11mg 88%
Manganese 5.63mg 3.737mg 82%
Selenium 45.2µg 13.2µg 58%
Fiber 15.4g 29.8g 58%
Magnesium 235mg 476mg 57%
Potassium 566mg 2509mg 57%
Zinc 3.11mg 6.37mg 30%
Saturated fat 1.328g 7.76g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.254mg 25%
Caffeine 0mg 78mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.46mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.42g 16%
Fats 7.03g 13.1g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 2.4mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.1mg 6%
Calcium 58mg 111mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 4.39g 5%
Folate 52µg 32µg 5%
Choline 32.2mg 11.4mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.118mg 4%
Carbs 66.22g 58.3g 3%
Protein 17.3g 18.1g 2%
Sodium 4mg 19mg 1%
Phosphorus 734mg 728mg 1%
Calories 246kcal 220kcal 1%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.4µg 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 1.76g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.312mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Cocoa bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/nutrients
  2. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.