Bran raw vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between bran raw and barley?
- Bran raw is higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B5, iron, and selenium, yet barley is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Bran raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 160% more.
- Bran raw has 5 times more vitamin B5 than barley. While bran raw has 1.494mg of vitamin B5, barley has only 0.282mg.
- The glycemic index of barley is lower.
We used Oat bran, raw and Barley, hulled types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +189.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +77.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +429.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +45.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +392.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +44.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +705.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +149.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.7% |
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 5.63mg | 1.943mg | 160% |
| Phosphorus | 734mg | 264mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.17mg | 0.646mg | 44% |
| Magnesium | 235mg | 133mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.494mg | 0.282mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.41mg | 3.6mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.934mg | 4.604mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 45.2µg | 37.7µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.318mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.766g | 1.108g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.403mg | 0.498mg | 11% |
| Protein | 17.3g | 12.48g | 10% |
| Folate | 52µg | 19µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 15.4g | 17.3g | 8% |
| Fats | 7.03g | 2.3g | 7% |
| Choline | 32.2mg | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.376g | 0.295g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.285mg | 5% |
| Calories | 246kcal | 354kcal | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.328g | 0.482g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 3.11mg | 2.77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 566mg | 452mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 66.22g | 73.48g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | 2.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 50.82g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.45g | 0.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.502mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.668mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.374mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.76mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.335mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.908mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.964mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.41mg | 0.281mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.