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Bran cereal vs. Arepa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bran cereal and Arepa?

  • Arepa has less Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Fiber, and Zinc than Bran cereal.
  • Bran cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 915% higher.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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.
Contains more Calcium +337.1%
Contains more Iron +1592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1240.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +882.9%
Contains more Potassium +1059.1%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +3366.7%
Contains more Manganese +6287.9%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Equal in Sodium - 270
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 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Contains more Calcium +337.1%
Contains more Iron +1592.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1240.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +882.9%
Contains more Potassium +1059.1%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +3366.7%
Contains more Manganese +6287.9%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Equal in Sodium - 270

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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Arepa
Contains more Vitamin A +720.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.6%
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 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +720.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6352.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11115%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +48.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +139.8%
Contains more Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Water +2296.2%
Equal in Fats - 5.38
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
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +139.8%
Contains more Carbs +99.9%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Water +2296.2%
Equal in Fats - 5.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.1%
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +158.5%
58% 35% 3% 3%
Starch: 21.8 g
Sucrose: 13.2 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 0.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3900%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +158.5%

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 Arepa
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Arepa Opinion
Net carbs 44.94g 34.54g Bran cereal
Protein 13.14g 5.48g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 5.38g Arepa
Carbs 74.24g 37.14g Bran cereal
Calories 259kcal 219kcal Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g 0g Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 0.87g Arepa
Fiber 29.3g 2.6g Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 89mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 27mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 117mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 88mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 270mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 0.8mg Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.03mg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.116mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 6.1µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1747IU 213IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 522µg 61µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.29mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 20mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.07mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.042mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 0.888mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.202mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.107mg Bran cereal
Folate 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 3.5µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.048mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg 0.193mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.207mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg 0.671mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg 0.228mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg 0.131mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.276mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg 0.276mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg 0.166mg Bran cereal
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.157g Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 2.902g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 1.514g Arepa
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 0.989g Bran cereal
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g Arepa
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g Arepa
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Arepa
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Arepa
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Arepa
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
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
26%
Arepa

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.802g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.