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

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How are Bran cereal and Plantain chips different?

  • Bran cereal is higher than Plantain chips in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 888% more than Plantain chips.

Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Snacks, plantain chips, salted types were 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.
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% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +409.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4222.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more IronIron +1714.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +425.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3251.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1374.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2584.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%

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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3392.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1745.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2508.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3642.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +450%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.1mg

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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +476.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +154.5%
Contains more FatsFats +503.9%
~equal in Water ~2.09g

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +532.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +487%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1334.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +133%
~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 Plantain chips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Plantain chips Opinion
Calories 259kcal 531kcal Plantain chips
Protein 13.14g 2.28g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 29.59g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 20mg 32.1mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 44.94g 60.34g Plantain chips
Carbs 74.24g 63.84g Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 71mg Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 9mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 786mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 0.97mg Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 0.92g Plantain chips
Fiber 29.3g 3.5g Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.198mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 0.37mg Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g 50.8g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 1150mg 78mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 202mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1747IU 1386IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A 522µg 69µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 1.19mg 5.04mg Plantain chips
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 0.276mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 0.4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.065mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.04mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 0.802mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 1.1mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.46mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 28.6µg Plantain chips
Folate 1310µg 35µg Bran cereal
Trans Fat 0g 0.185g Bran cereal
Choline 49.4mg 0mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 8.337g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 5.632g Plantain chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 11.739g Plantain chips
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.028g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Plantain 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
46%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
33%
Plantain chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.237g)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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