Oats vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oats and chocolate
- Oats have more manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B5, zinc, and fiber; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, and vitamin B12.
- Oats cover your daily manganese needs 152% more than chocolate.
- Chocolate has 31 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats have 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate has 0.025mg.
- Oats contain less saturated fat.
- Oats have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of chocolate is 23.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +153.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +246.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +30.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2952% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +354.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +747.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +338% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 1.419mg | 152% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 18.519g | 79% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.025mg | 62% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 1.028mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 206mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 8.02mg | 41% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 31.28g | 38% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 4.88g | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.297mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 9.54g | 18% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 2.01mg | 18% |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 7g | 14% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 1.092g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 546kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 146mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.042mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 3µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 429mg | 559mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 61.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 0.725mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Calcium | 54mg | 56mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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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
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9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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.