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

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How are bran raw and cocoa solids different?

  • Bran raw is richer in vitamin B1, manganese, and selenium, while cocoa solids are higher in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, caffeine, and zinc.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily need for copper, 376% more than bran raw.
  • Bran raw contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than cocoa solids. Bran raw contains 1.17mg of vitamin B1, while cocoa solids contain 0.078mg.
  • Bran raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index (56) than cocoa solids (24).

Oat bran, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types were 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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.3%
Contains more IronIron +156.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +840%
Contains more ZincZinc +119%
~equal in Phosphorus ~734mg

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% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +910%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28%
Contains more FolateFolate +62.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.241mg
~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
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 CarbsCarbs +14.4%
Contains more WaterWater +118.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.3%
Contains more FatsFats +94.9%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

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 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +528.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.3%

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 solids
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 solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.403mg 3.788mg 376%
Iron 5.41mg 13.86mg 106%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.078mg 91%
Fiber 15.4g 37g 86%
Manganese 5.63mg 3.837mg 78%
Magnesium 235mg 499mg 63%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Selenium 45.2µg 14.3µg 56%
Zinc 3.11mg 6.81mg 34%
Saturated fat 1.328g 8.07g 31%
Potassium 566mg 1524mg 28%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.254mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.44g 16%
Fats 7.03g 13.7g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 2.185mg 8%
Calcium 58mg 128mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.1mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 4.57g 5%
Folate 52µg 32µg 5%
Protein 17.3g 19.6g 5%
Choline 32.2mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.118mg 4%
Carbs 66.22g 57.9g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.241mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.5µg 1%
Sodium 4mg 21mg 1%
Calories 246kcal 228kcal 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 1.75g N/A
Phosphorus 734mg 734mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
339%
Cocoa solids

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 lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.