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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 from Bran cereal is 910% higher.

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% 105% 24% 129% 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% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2431.9%
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 Opinion
Calories 259kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 13.14g 6.17g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 33.36g Corn chips
Vitamin C 20mg 0mg Bran cereal
Net carbs 44.94g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 74.24g 56.9g Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 72mg Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 138mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 144mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 1.2mg Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 29.3g 4g Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.101mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 1.29mg Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 1150mg 194mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 514mg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 1747IU 69IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 522µg 3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.333mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 7.6µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.047mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.078mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 0.842mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 0.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.167mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 1310µg 8µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.088g Bran cereal
Choline 49.4mg 12.1mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 4.331g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 9.134g Corn chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.046mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg 0.246mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.235mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.35mg 0.185mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg 0.137mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.322mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg 0.331mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg 0.2mg Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g 0g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

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
615%
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.