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

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The main differences between bran cereal and corn chips

  • Corn chips contain less vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, copper, and fiber than bran cereal.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for bran cereal is 910% higher.
  • Bran cereal has a higher glycemic index than corn chips.

Food types used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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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 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +402.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +608.3%
Contains more IronIron +1366.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +929.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +861.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +492.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2125.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.7%

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% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4729.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3374.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1657.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +457.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +7085.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16275%
Contains more CholineCholine +308.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +507.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.2%

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
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +113%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +98.1%
Contains more OtherOther +124%
Contains more FatsFats +580.8%

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
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +926.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +721.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +4788.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +135.6%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 chips DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.167mg 910%
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg 783%
Folate 1310µg 8µg 326%
Manganese 7.41mg 0.333mg 308%
Iron 17.6mg 1.2mg 205%
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.078mg 202%
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.047mg 185%
Phosphorus 1150mg 194mg 137%
Copper 1.04mg 0.101mg 104%
Zinc 12.4mg 1.29mg 101%
Fiber 29.3g 4g 101%
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 16.438g 96%
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 0.842mg 87%
Magnesium 362mg 72mg 69%
Vitamin A 522µg 3µg 58%
Fats 4.9g 33.36g 44%
Vitamin E 1.19mg 7.23mg 40%
Potassium 1020mg 144mg 26%
Calcium 389mg 138mg 25%
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin C 20mg 0mg 22%
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU 21%
Monounsaturated fat 0.89g 9.134g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.19mg 17%
Saturated fat 1.1g 4.331g 15%
Calories 259kcal 538kcal 14%
Protein 13.14g 6.17g 14%
Starch 21.8g 51.36g 12%
Sodium 258mg 514mg 11%
Choline 49.4mg 12.1mg 7%
Carbs 74.24g 56.9g 6%
Selenium 9.4µg 7.6µg 3%
Vitamin K 5.2µg 6.3µg 1%
Net carbs 44.94g 52.9g N/A
Sugar 15.69g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.088g N/A
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.38mg 0.246mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.235mg 0%
Leucine 0.7mg 0.803mg 0%
Lysine 0.35mg 0.185mg 0%
Methionine 0.17mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.322mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0.331mg 0%
Histidine 0.28mg 0.2mg 0%
Fructose 0.36g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Corn chips
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
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.231g)
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 chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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.