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Bran raw vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Bran raw and American cheese?

  • Bran raw is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, and Selenium, yet American cheese is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for Manganese is 243% higher.
  • Bran raw contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Oat bran, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types in this comparison.

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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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
9
:
1
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Iron +758.7%
Contains more Magnesium +803.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +328.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +776.1%
Contains more Manganese +13631.7%
Contains more Selenium +123.8%
Contains more Calcium +1701.7%
Bran raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 203% 168% 315% 50% 1% 85% 135% 735% 247%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Contains more Iron +758.7%
Contains more Magnesium +803.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains more Potassium +328.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +24.9%
Contains more Copper +776.1%
Contains more Manganese +13631.7%
Contains more Selenium +123.8%
Contains more Calcium +1701.7%

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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
7
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234
Bran raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 39% 39% 0% 8%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.6%
Contains more Folate +550%
Contains more Vitamin K +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.234

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
1
:
4
American cheese
American cheese
Contains more Carbs +1689.7%
Contains more Fats +352.2%
Contains more Water +504.7%
Contains more Other +133.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.13
Bran raw
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
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more Carbs +1689.7%
Contains more Fats +352.2%
Contains more Water +504.7%
Contains more Other +133.4%
Equal in Protein - 18.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
2
:
1
American cheese
American cheese
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.6%
Bran raw
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.766 g
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw American cheese Opinion
Net carbs 50.82g 3.7g Bran raw
Protein 17.3g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 7.03g 31.79g American cheese
Carbs 66.22g 3.7g Bran raw
Calories 246kcal 371kcal American cheese
Sugar 1.45g 2.26g Bran raw
Fiber 15.4g 0g Bran raw
Calcium 58mg 1045mg American cheese
Iron 5.41mg 0.63mg Bran raw
Magnesium 235mg 26mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 734mg 641mg Bran raw
Potassium 566mg 132mg Bran raw
Sodium 4mg 1671mg Bran raw
Zinc 3.11mg 2.49mg Bran raw
Copper 0.403mg 0.046mg Bran raw
Manganese 5.63mg 0.041mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 20.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin A 0IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.8mg Bran raw
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg American cheese
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.015mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.234mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.076mg Bran raw
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.403mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.054mg Bran raw
Folate 52µg 8µg Bran raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg American cheese
Vitamin K 3.2µg 2.6µg Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.232mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.502mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.374mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.76mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.335mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.964mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.41mg 0.546mg American cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg Bran raw
Trans Fat 1.144g Bran raw
Saturated Fat 1.328g 18.057g Bran raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 1.286g Bran raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw American cheese
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Bran raw
32%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1667mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.