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Grape-Nuts Cereal vs. Bran cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grape-Nuts Cereal and Bran cereal different?

  • Grape-Nuts Cereal is higher in Iron, however, Bran cereal is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Bran cereal is 857% higher.
  • Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 2 times more Iron than Bran cereal. While Grape-Nuts Cereal contains 28mg of Iron, Bran cereal contains only 17.6mg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Cereal and Cereals ready-to-eat, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN Original are the varieties 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 more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Calcium +1115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +191.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Zinc +499%
Contains more Copper +205.9%
Contains more Manganese +129%
Equal in Selenium - 9.4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 1050% 89% 201% 36% 61% 57% 114% 423% 50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 117% 661% 259% 493% 90% 34% 339% 347% 967% 52%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Calcium +1115.6%
Contains more Magnesium +191.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +146.3%
Contains more Potassium +155%
Contains less Sodium -44.5%
Contains more Zinc +499%
Contains more Copper +205.9%
Contains more Manganese +129%
Equal in Selenium - 9.4

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 +43575%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.3%
Contains more Folate +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +160%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 1% 163% 28% 162% 53% 199% 259% 0% 5%
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 +43575%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +249.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1295.3%
Contains more Folate +279.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +65.1%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +170.7%
Contains more Other +87.9%
Equal in Carbs - 74.24
11% 2% 80% 4% 3%
Protein: 11.22 g
Fats: 1.81 g
Carbs: 80.49 g
Water: 3.5 g
Other: 2.98 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 +65.1%
Contains more Protein +17.1%
Contains more Fats +170.7%
Contains more Other +87.9%
Equal in Carbs - 74.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.78 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.89 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +323.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grape-Nuts Cereal Bran cereal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Grape-Nuts Cereal Bran cereal Opinion
Net carbs 67.49g 44.94g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Protein 11.22g 13.14g Bran cereal
Fats 1.81g 4.9g Bran cereal
Carbs 80.49g 74.24g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Calories 361kcal 259kcal Grape-Nuts Cereal
Starch 21.8g Bran cereal
Fructose 0.36g Bran cereal
Sugar 8.86g 15.69g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Fiber 13g 29.3g Bran cereal
Calcium 32mg 389mg Bran cereal
Iron 28mg 17.6mg Grape-Nuts Cereal
Magnesium 124mg 362mg Bran cereal
Phosphorus 467mg 1150mg Bran cereal
Potassium 400mg 1020mg Bran cereal
Sodium 465mg 258mg Bran cereal
Zinc 2.07mg 12.4mg Bran cereal
Copper 0.34mg 1.04mg Bran cereal
Manganese 3.236mg 7.41mg Bran cereal
Selenium 9.1µg 9.4µg Bran cereal
Vitamin A 4IU 1747IU Bran cereal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 522µg Bran cereal
Vitamin E 0.62mg 1.19mg Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0IU 170IU Bran cereal
Vitamin D 0µg 4.3µg Bran cereal
Vitamin C 0.1mg 20mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B1 0.65mg 2.27mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 2.71mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B3 8.62mg 14.8mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B5 0.872mg 1.06mg Bran cereal
Vitamin B6 0.86mg 12mg Bran cereal
Folate 345µg 1310µg Bran cereal
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.8µg Bran cereal
Vitamin K 2µg 5.2µg Bran cereal
Tryptophan 0.22mg Bran cereal
Threonine 0.38mg Bran cereal
Isoleucine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Leucine 0.7mg Bran cereal
Lysine 0.35mg Bran cereal
Methionine 0.17mg Bran cereal
Phenylalanine 0.48mg Bran cereal
Valine 0.52mg Bran cereal
Histidine 0.28mg Bran cereal
Saturated Fat 0.34g 1.1g Grape-Nuts Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.21g 0.89g Bran cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.78g 2g Bran cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape-Nuts Cereal 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
73%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
664%
Bran cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
209%
Grape-Nuts Cereal
335%
Bran cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grape-Nuts Cereal
Grape-Nuts Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran cereal
Bran cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Grape-Nuts Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171647/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.