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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1805.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3790% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +871.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +659.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1393.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +838% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +49.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +1387.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +369% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +116.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +78.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +336.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +465% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +35.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +296.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +38.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1077.8% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 259kcal | 378kcal |
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| Protein | 13.14g | 6.06g |
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| Fats | 4.9g | 1.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 20mg | 38.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 44.94g | 85.45g |
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| Carbs | 74.24g | 86.85g |
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| Vitamin D | 170IU |
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| Magnesium | 362mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 389mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 1020mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 17.6mg | 34.06mg |
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| Sugar | 15.69g | 10.35g |
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| Fiber | 29.3g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 1.04mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 12.4mg | 7.6mg |
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| Starch | 21.8g |
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| Phosphorus | 1150mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 258mg | 795mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1747IU | 2792IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 522µg | 814µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4.3µg |
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| Manganese | 7.41mg | 0.79mg |
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| Selenium | 9.4µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 2.27mg | 6.288mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 2.71mg | 3.87mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 14.8mg | 29.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 12mg | 5.986mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 1310µg |
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| Choline | 49.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.89g | 0.204g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | 0.354g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.38mg | 0.241mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.7mg | 0.767mg |
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| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0.113mg |
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| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg | 0.365mg |
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| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.344mg |
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| Histidine | 0.28mg | 0.162mg |
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| Fructose | 0.36g | 0.26g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
615%
363%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.34g)
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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.