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Oat vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oat and Cocoa solids

  • Oat has more Vitamin B1, and Manganese, however, Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 351% more than Oat.
  • Oat has 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Cocoa solids. While Oat has 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, Cocoa solids have only 0.078mg.
  • Oat has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oats 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.
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%
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 -90.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +28.1%
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%

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.
Oat
Oat
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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%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +878.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +431.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.118mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +174%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +98.6%
Contains more OtherOther +237.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 -84.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +476.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +109.8%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Cocoa solids
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
30%
Oat
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
339%
Cocoa solids

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.