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Brown sugar vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between brown sugar and bran raw?

  • Bran raw is richer than brown sugar in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 242% more.
  • The glycemic index of bran raw is lower.

We used Sugars, brown and Oat bran, raw types 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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2511.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.6%
Contains more IronIron +662%
Contains more CopperCopper +757.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10266.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8696.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3666.7%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +749.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1031.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5100%
Contains more CholineCholine +1300%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14316.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +388.8%
Contains more OtherOther +544.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Bran raw
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Bran raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.064mg 5.63mg 242%
Phosphorus 4mg 734mg 104%
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.17mg 98%
Selenium 1.2µg 45.2µg 80%
Fiber 0g 15.4g 62%
Iron 0.71mg 5.41mg 59%
Magnesium 9mg 235mg 54%
Copper 0.047mg 0.403mg 40%
Protein 0.12g 17.3g 34%
Zinc 0.03mg 3.11mg 28%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 1.494mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.766g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.22mg 17%
Potassium 133mg 566mg 13%
Folate 1µg 52µg 13%
Carbs 98.09g 66.22g 11%
Fats 0g 7.03g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.165mg 10%
Calories 380kcal 246kcal 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.01mg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.328g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.376g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.934mg 5%
Choline 2.3mg 32.2mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.2µg 3%
Calcium 83mg 58mg 3%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Sodium 28mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 50.82g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 1.45g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
2%
Brown sugar
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.328g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw 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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.