Bran cereal vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran cereal and Cereal different?

Bran cereal is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 463% higher.
Bran cereal contains 21 times more Fiber than Cereal. While Bran cereal contains 29.3g of Fiber, Cereal contains only 1.4g.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) 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.

Bran cereal

Cereal

Contains more Calcium +3790%

Contains more Magnesium +1805.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +1393.5%

Contains more Potassium +871.4%

Contains less Sodium -67.5%

Contains more Zinc +63.2%

Contains more Copper +659.1%

Contains more Manganese +838%

Contains more Selenium +49.2%

Contains more Iron +93.5%

Bran cereal

Cereal

Contains more Calcium +3790%

Contains more Magnesium +1805.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +1393.5%

Contains more Potassium +871.4%

Contains less Sodium -67.5%

Contains more Zinc +63.2%

Contains more Copper +659.1%

Contains more Manganese +838%

Contains more Selenium +49.2%

Contains more Iron +93.5%

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 cereal

Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +1387.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +369%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +59.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +92.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +177%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.1%

Bran cereal

Cereal

Contains more Vitamin E +1387.5%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +369%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.5%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Contains more Vitamin A +59.8%

Contains more Vitamin C +92.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +177%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Cereal

Contains more Protein +116.8%

Contains more Fats +353.7%

Contains more Other +151.1%

Contains more Carbs +17%

Contains more Water +78.3%

Bran cereal

Protein: 13.14 g

Fats: 4.9 g

Carbs: 74.24 g

Water: 2.12 g

Other: 5.6 g

Cereal

Protein: 6.06 g

Fats: 1.08 g

Carbs: 86.85 g

Water: 3.78 g

Other: 2.23 g

Contains more Protein +116.8%

Contains more Fats +353.7%

Contains more Other +151.1%

Contains more Carbs +17%

Contains more Water +78.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Cereal

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465%

Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%

Bran cereal

Saturated Fat: 1.1 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g

Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.26 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +465%

Contains less Saturated Fat -76.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Bran cereal

Cereal

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +35.5%

Contains more Glucose +296.3%

Contains more Fructose +38.5%

Contains more Maltose +1077.8%

Bran cereal

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

Cereal

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 9.74 g

Glucose: 0.27 g

Fructose: 0.26 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.09 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +35.5%

Contains more Glucose +296.3%

Contains more Fructose +38.5%

Contains more Maltose +1077.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	44.94g	85.45g
Protein	13.14g	6.06g
Fats	4.9g	1.08g
Carbs	74.24g	86.85g
Calories	259kcal	378kcal
Starch	21.8g
Fructose	0.36g	0.26g
Sugar	15.69g	10.35g
Fiber	29.3g	1.4g
Calcium	389mg	10mg
Iron	17.6mg	34.06mg
Magnesium	362mg	19mg
Phosphorus	1150mg	77mg
Potassium	1020mg	105mg
Sodium	258mg	795mg
Zinc	12.4mg	7.6mg
Copper	1.04mg	0.137mg
Manganese	7.41mg	0.79mg
Selenium	9.4µg	6.3µg
Vitamin A	1747IU	2792IU
Vitamin A RAE	522µg	814µg
Vitamin E	1.19mg	0.08mg
Vitamin D	170IU
Vitamin D	4.3µg
Vitamin C	20mg	38.5mg
Vitamin B1	2.27mg	6.288mg
Vitamin B2	2.71mg	3.87mg
Vitamin B3	14.8mg	29.62mg
Vitamin B5	1.06mg	0.226mg
Vitamin B6	12mg	5.986mg
Folate	1310µg
Vitamin B12	18.8µg
Vitamin K	5.2µg	0µg
Tryptophan	0.22mg	0.066mg
Threonine	0.38mg	0.241mg
Isoleucine	0.35mg	0.26mg
Leucine	0.7mg	0.767mg
Lysine	0.35mg	0.113mg
Methionine	0.17mg	0.13mg
Phenylalanine	0.48mg	0.365mg
Valine	0.52mg	0.344mg
Histidine	0.28mg	0.162mg
Saturated Fat	1.1g	0.26g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.89g	0.204g
Polyunsaturated fat	2g	0.354g

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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%

393%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

335%

183%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.34g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.84g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.