Bran cereal vs. Rice cakes — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between bran cereal and rice cakes
- The amount of vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and copper in bran cereal is higher than in rice cakes.
- Bran cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 913% more than rice cakes.
- Bran cereal has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran cereal is 63, while the glycemic index of rice cakes is 82.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.
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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 | +139.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3436.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +241.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1443.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +74.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3953.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2531.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +9130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +6138.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
9 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
80.1 g
Water:
5.9 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +273.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +178.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~80.1g
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
0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.11 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 12mg | 0.13mg | 913% |
| Vitamin B12 | 18.8µg | 0µg | 783% |
| Folate | 1310µg | 21µg | 322% |
| Iron | 17.6mg | 1.14mg | 206% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.71mg | 0.103mg | 201% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.27mg | 0.056mg | 185% |
| Phosphorus | 1150mg | 380mg | 110% |
| Fiber | 29.3g | 3.8g | 102% |
| Zinc | 12.4mg | 2.5mg | 90% |
| Copper | 1.04mg | 0.38mg | 73% |
| Vitamin A | 522µg | 0µg | 58% |
| Manganese | 7.41mg | 6.18mg | 53% |
| Magnesium | 362mg | 151mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.8mg | 8.096mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 11mg | 38% |
| Vitamin D | 4.3µg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 170IU | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1020mg | 299mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 9.4µg | 16.4µg | 13% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 9% | |
| Choline | 49.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 13.14g | 9g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2g | 1.11g | 6% |
| Calories | 259kcal | 380kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 258mg | 116mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.2µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.06mg | 1.16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 74.24g | 80.1g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1g | 0.64g | 2% |
| Fats | 4.9g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.89g | 1.11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.94g | 76.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 15.69g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.38mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.35mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.7mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.35mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.17mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.48mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.52mg | 0.489mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.28mg | 0.218mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.36g | 0% |
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
616%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)