Cream of Wheat vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cream of Wheat and bran cereal
- Cream of Wheat has more iron, while bran cereal has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, and copper.
- Bran cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 915% more than cream of Wheat.
- Cream of Wheat contains 2 times more iron than bran cereal. While cream of Wheat contains 28.6mg of iron, bran cereal contains only 17.6mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular, 10 minute cooking, dry and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +55.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +112.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1240.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +404.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1309.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
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 | +981.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1255% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +252.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +940% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +982.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +113.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
76.5 g
Water:
10.9 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
13.14 g
Fats:
4.9 g
Carbs:
74.24 g
Water:
2.12 g
Other:
5.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +414.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +226.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +833.3% |
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Carbs
~74.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.238 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.829 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +334.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +141.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6500% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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 | 0.108mg | 12mg | 915% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 18.8µg | 783% |
| Manganese | 7.41mg | 322% | |
| Folate | 121µg | 1310µg | 297% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 2.71mg | 193% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.5mg | 2.27mg | 148% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 1150mg | 148% |
| Iron | 28.6mg | 17.6mg | 138% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 12.4mg | 105% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 29.3g | 102% |
| Copper | 0.206mg | 1.04mg | 93% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 362mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 14.8mg | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 522µg | 58% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 1020mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 606mg | 389mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.3µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 170IU | 21% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 9.4µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 258mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.518mg | 1.06mg | 11% |
| Starch | 21.8g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.829g | 2g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 259kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 13.14g | 5% |
| Choline | 23.1mg | 49.4mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.5g | 4.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 5.2µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.238g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.89g | 2% |
| Carbs | 76.5g | 74.24g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 72.7g | 44.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 15.69g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.145mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.33mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.461mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.796mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.271mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.568mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.51mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.242mg | 0.28mg | 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
32%
616%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
335%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 ($)