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Cream of Wheat vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cream of Wheat and Bran cereal different?

  • Bran cereal is higher than Cream of Wheat in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Bran cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 899% more than Cream of Wheat.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original 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.
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Calcium +507.8%
Contains more Iron +254.8%
Contains more Magnesium +5933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +6288.9%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Zinc +7194.1%
Contains more Copper +2318.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +168.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 186% 5% 8% 2% 14% 5% 15% 0% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Calcium +507.8%
Contains more Iron +254.8%
Contains more Magnesium +5933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +6288.9%
Contains more Potassium +5000%
Contains more Zinc +7194.1%
Contains more Copper +2318.6%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +168.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +126%
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3783.5%
Contains more Folate +2012.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 1% 0% 0% 59% 49% 58% 5% 72% 47% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 105% 24% 129% 67% 568% 626% 278% 64% 2770% 983% 2350% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +126%
Contains more Vitamin E +5850%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +878.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1192.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3783.5%
Contains more Folate +2012.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +3881.1%
Contains more Protein +614.1%
Contains more Fats +1941.7%
Contains more Carbs +467.6%
Contains more Other +1172.7%
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
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
Contains more Water +3881.1%
Contains more Protein +614.1%
Contains more Fats +1941.7%
Contains more Carbs +467.6%
Contains more Other +1172.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2597%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1392.5%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2597%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1392.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +18757.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +18757.1%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cream of Wheat Bran cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Cream of Wheat Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 12.48g 44.94g Bran cereal
Protein 1.84g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 0.24g 4.9g Bran cereal
Carbs 13.08g 74.24g Bran cereal
Calories 62kcal 259kcal Bran cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 0.07g 15.69g Cream of Wheat
Fiber 0.6g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 64mg 389mg Bran cereal
Iron 4.96mg 17.6mg Bran cereal
Magnesium 6mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 18mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 20mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 102mg 258mg Cream of Wheat
Zinc 0.17mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Copper 0.043mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 0mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 3.5µg 9.4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 773IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 232µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 0mg 20mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 3.093mg 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 0.082mg 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 0.309mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 62µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.2µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.058mg 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.139mg 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.047mg 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.034mg 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.089mg 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.042mg 0.28mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 0.038g 1.1g Cream of Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 0.89g Bran cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cream of Wheat Bran cereal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
28%
Cream of Wheat
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Cream of Wheat
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/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.