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Almond vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Almond and Bran raw

  • Almond has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Copper, and Calcium, however, Bran raw has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Almond is 164% higher.
  • Bran raw has 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Almond. Almond has 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, while Bran raw has 0.22mg.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, almonds and Oat bran, raw.

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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.
Almond
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +14.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more IronIron +45.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +158.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1002.4%
~equal in Zinc ~3.11mg

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.
Almond
5
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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +2437.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +417.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +470.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
3
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +610.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.3%
Contains more WaterWater +48.5%
~equal in Other ~2.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Almond
2
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1227.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond Bran raw Opinion
Calories 579kcal 246kcal Almond
Protein 21.15g 17.3g Almond
Fats 49.93g 7.03g Almond
Net carbs 9.05g 50.82g Bran raw
Carbs 21.55g 66.22g Bran raw
Magnesium 270mg 235mg Almond
Calcium 269mg 58mg Almond
Potassium 733mg 566mg Almond
Iron 3.71mg 5.41mg Bran raw
Sugar 4.35g 1.45g Bran raw
Fiber 12.5g 15.4g Bran raw
Copper 1.031mg 0.403mg Almond
Zinc 3.12mg 3.11mg Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 481mg 734mg Bran raw
Sodium 1mg 4mg Almond
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg 1.01mg Almond
Manganese 2.179mg 5.63mg Bran raw
Selenium 4.1µg 45.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.22mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.934mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.165mg Bran raw
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg Bran raw
Folate 44µg 52µg Bran raw
Trans Fat 0.015g Bran raw
Choline 52.1mg 32.2mg Almond
Saturated Fat 3.802g 1.328g Bran raw
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 2.376g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 2.766g Almond
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.601mg 0.502mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.668mg Almond
Leucine 1.473mg 1.374mg Almond
Lysine 0.568mg 0.76mg Bran raw
Methionine 0.157mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.908mg Almond
Valine 0.855mg 0.964mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.539mg 0.41mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond Bran raw
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
78%
Almond
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almond
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.474g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.