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Bran cereal vs. Grape-Nuts Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran cereal and Grape-Nuts Cereal different?

  • Bran cereal is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper, however, Grape-Nuts Cereal is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 857% higher.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal 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.
Contains more Calcium +1115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +191.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Zinc +499%
Contains more Copper +205.9%
Contains more Manganese +129%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Equal in Selenium - 9.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Contains more Calcium +1115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +191.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Zinc +499%
Contains more Copper +205.9%
Contains more Manganese +129%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Equal in Selenium - 9.1

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 +43575%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.3%
Contains more Folate +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +160%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43575%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.3%
Contains more Folate +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +170.7%
Contains more Other +87.9%
Contains more Water +65.1%
Equal in Carbs - 80.49
13% 5% 74% 2% 6%
Protein: 13.14 g
Fats: 4.9 g
Carbs: 74.24 g
Water: 2.12 g
Other: 5.6 g
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +170.7%
Contains more Other +87.9%
Contains more Water +65.1%
Equal in Carbs - 80.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bran cereal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Grape-Nuts Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 67.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 13.14g 11.22g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 1.81g Bran cereal
Carbs 74.24g 80.49g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 259kcal 361kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 8.86g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fiber 29.3g 13g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 32mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 28mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 362mg 124mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 467mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 400mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 465mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 2.07mg Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.34mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 3.236mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 9.1µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1747IU 4IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.62mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg 0.1mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.65mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.12mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 8.62mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.872mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.86mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg 345µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 2µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 0.34g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 0.21g Bran cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 0.78g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Grape-Nuts Cereal
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
664%
Bran cereal
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.