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Bran cereal vs. Corn cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bran cereal and corn cake

  • The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, and zinc in bran cereal is higher than in corn cake.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 912% more than corn cake.
  • Corn cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn cake is 87, while the glycemic index of bran cereal is 63.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Snacks, corn cakes.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 259% 117% 90% 660% 347% 338% 493% 34% 967% 51%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 81% 5.7% 14% 53% 140% 55% 67% 64% 237% 54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1947.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +549.7%
Contains more IronIron +1157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +147.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +520%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +632.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +308.3%
~equal in Selenium ~9.9µg

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.
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 67% 174% 24% 65% 568% 625% 278% 64% 2769% 2350% 13% 983% 27%
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% 23% 0% 0% 63% 12% 97% 50% 32% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +645.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5320%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6794.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 2% 83% 5%
Protein: 8.1 g
Fats: 2.4 g
Carbs: 83.4 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.2%
Contains more FatsFats +104.2%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +117%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 22% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.76 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.93 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.8%

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 Corn cake
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran cereal Corn cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.14mg 912%
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg 783%
Folate 1310µg 19µg 323%
Manganese 7.41mg 1.815mg 243%
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.05mg 205%
Iron 17.6mg 1.4mg 203%
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.25mg 168%
Phosphorus 1150mg 157mg 142%
Fiber 29.3g 1.9g 110%
Zinc 12.4mg 2mg 95%
Copper 1.04mg 0.42mg 69%
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 5.15mg 60%
Magnesium 362mg 114mg 59%
Vitamin A 522µg 70µg 50%
Calcium 389mg 19mg 37%
Potassium 1020mg 157mg 25%
Vitamin C 20mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin D 4.3µg 22%
Vitamin D 170IU 21%
Sodium 258mg 488mg 10%
Protein 13.14g 8.1g 10%
Starch 21.8g 9%
Choline 49.4mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.19mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 0.93g 7%
Calories 259kcal 387kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.83mg 5%
Fats 4.9g 2.4g 4%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 0µg 4%
Saturated fat 1.1g 0.42g 3%
Carbs 74.24g 83.4g 3%
Selenium 9.4µg 9.9µg 1%
Net carbs 44.94g 81.5g N/A
Sugar 15.69g 23.47g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.89g 0.76g 0%
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.38mg 0.301mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.316mg 0%
Leucine 0.7mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.35mg 0.267mg 0%
Methionine 0.17mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.408mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0.442mg 0%
Histidine 0.28mg 0.227mg 0%
Fructose 0.36g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Corn cake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
616%
Bran cereal
22%
Corn cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
77%
Corn cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn cake
Corn cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168857/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.