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Bran cereal vs. Sweet potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bran cereal and Sweet potato chips

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber in Bran cereal is higher than in Sweet potato chips.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 882% more than Sweet potato chips.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original and Snacks, sweet potato chips, unsalted.

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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 46% 18% 82% 80% 137% 14% 62% 4.6% 176% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +456.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +559.3%
Contains more IronIron +730.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +152.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2239.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +693.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +449.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +347.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%
~equal in Potassium ~925mg

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% 1421% 196% 0% 22% 37% 39% 93% 123% 0% 61% 28% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2479.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1583.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2143%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3440.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1255.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +725.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +371.2%

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
3% 32% 57% 5% 3%
Protein: 2.94 g
Fats: 32.35 g
Carbs: 56.82 g
Water: 4.51 g
Other: 3.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +346.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.7%
Contains more OtherOther +65.7%
Contains more FatsFats +560.2%
Contains more WaterWater +112.7%

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
12% 38% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.941 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.224 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +928.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +511.2%

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 Sweet potato 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 Sweet potato chips Opinion
Calories 259kcal 532kcal Sweet potato chips
Protein 13.14g 2.94g Bran cereal
Fats 4.9g 32.35g Sweet potato chips
Vitamin C 20mg 0mg Bran cereal
Net carbs 44.94g 48.02g Sweet potato chips
Carbs 74.24g 56.82g Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU 0IU Bran cereal
Magnesium 362mg 65mg Bran cereal
Calcium 389mg 59mg Bran cereal
Potassium 1020mg 925mg Bran cereal
Iron 17.6mg 2.12mg Bran cereal
Sugar 15.69g 8.82g Sweet potato chips
Fiber 29.3g 8.8g Bran cereal
Copper 1.04mg 0.412mg Bran cereal
Zinc 12.4mg 0.53mg Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Phosphorus 1150mg 145mg Bran cereal
Sodium 258mg 35mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 1747IU 23675IU Sweet potato chips
Vitamin A 522µg 1184µg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin E 1.19mg 9.82mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin D 4.3µg 0µg Bran cereal
Manganese 7.41mg 1.349mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.4µg 2.1µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 2.27mg 0.088mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 2.71mg 0.161mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 14.8mg 2.088mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 1.06mg 1.551mg Sweet potato chips
Vitamin B6 12mg 0.535mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 18.8µg 0µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 5.2µg 24.5µg Sweet potato chips
Folate 1310µg 37µg Bran cereal
Choline 49.4mg 36.6mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 1.1g 2.941g Bran cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g 9.155g Sweet potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 2g 12.224g Sweet potato chips
Tryptophan 0.22mg 0.098mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg 0.26mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg 0.17mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg 0.287mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg 0.205mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg 0.09mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg 0.278mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg 0.267mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg 0.096mg Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran cereal Sweet potato 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
157%
Sweet potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
335%
Bran cereal
63%
Sweet potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet potato chips
Sweet potato chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.841g)
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. Sweet potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174783/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.