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Bran vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bran and Lamb?

  • Bran is richer in Manganese, and Fiber, yet Lamb is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Lamb's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 106% higher.
  • Bran contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oat bran, cooked and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Bran
Bran
3
:
7
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +4281.8%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +237%
Contains more Zinc +741.5%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +242.9%
Bran
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Manganese +4281.8%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +113.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +237%
Contains more Zinc +741.5%
Contains more Copper +80.3%
Contains more Selenium +242.9%

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.
Bran
Bran
1
:
9
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Bran
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4525%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +204.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +420%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
2
:
3
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +56.4%
Contains more Protein +663.9%
Contains more Fats +2334.9%
Contains more Other +67.3%
Bran
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +56.4%
Contains more Protein +663.9%
Contains more Fats +2334.9%
Contains more Other +67.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2930.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.4%
Bran
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2930.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +345.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 0g Bran
Protein 3.21g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.86g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 11.44g 0g Bran
Calories 40kcal 294kcal Lamb
Fiber 2.6g 0g Bran
Calcium 10mg 17mg Lamb
Iron 0.88mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 40mg 23mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 92mg 310mg Lamb
Sodium 1mg 72mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.066mg 0.119mg Lamb
Manganese 0.964mg 0.022mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.1mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 6µg 18µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.086mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.114mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.235mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.13mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.057mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.165mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.07mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Bran
Saturated Fat 0.163g 8.83g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Lamb
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
6%
Bran
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran
Bran is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.667g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $2.3)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/nutrients
  2. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.