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Macadamia vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Macadamia and Bran

  • Bran has less Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5.
  • Macadamia covers your daily Manganese needs 138% more than Bran.
  • Bran contains 74 times less Saturated Fat than Macadamia. Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Bran contains 0.163g.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw and Oat bran, cooked.

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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.
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Bran
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +319.3%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +145.3%
Contains more Copper +1045.5%
Contains more Manganese +328.5%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +113.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +319.3%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Potassium +300%
Contains more Zinc +145.3%
Contains more Copper +1045.5%
Contains more Manganese +328.5%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +113.9%

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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Bran
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1617.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +646.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1617.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +249.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1000%
Contains more Folate +83.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bran
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Fats +8710.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Other +132.7%
Contains more Water +6076.5%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +146.4%
Contains more Fats +8710.5%
Contains more Carbs +20.8%
Contains more Other +132.7%
Contains more Water +6076.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bran
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20132.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20132.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +343.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Bran Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 8.84g Bran
Protein 7.91g 3.21g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.86g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 11.44g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 40kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Bran
Fiber 8.6g 2.6g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 10mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.88mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 40mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 119mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 92mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 1mg Bran
Zinc 1.3mg 0.53mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.066mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.964mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 7.7µg Bran
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.16mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.034mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.144mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.217mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.025mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 6µg Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.057mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.086mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.114mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.235mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.13mg Bran
Methionine 0.023mg 0.057mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.155mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.165mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.07mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.163g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.291g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.339g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Macadamia Bran
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
43%
Macadamia
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
33%
Bran

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.898g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/nutrients
  2. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.