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Bran raw vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bran raw and Bean raw

  • Bran raw has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium, however, Bean raw is higher in Folate, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bran raw covers your daily Manganese needs 195% more than Bean raw.
  • Bean raw contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Bran raw. Bran raw contains 1.494mg of Vitamin B5, while Bean raw contains 0.785mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Oat bran, raw and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +390.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +146.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.6%
~equal in Iron ~5.07mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +381%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +187.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +909.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.212mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +471.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +73%
Contains more OtherOther +19.7%
~equal in Carbs ~62.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +937.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +579.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.3%

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 Bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Bean raw Opinion
Calories 246kcal 347kcal Bean raw
Protein 17.3g 21.42g Bean raw
Fats 7.03g 1.23g Bran raw
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg Bean raw
Net carbs 50.82g 47.05g Bran raw
Carbs 66.22g 62.55g Bran raw
Magnesium 235mg 176mg Bran raw
Calcium 58mg 113mg Bean raw
Potassium 566mg 1393mg Bean raw
Iron 5.41mg 5.07mg Bran raw
Sugar 1.45g 2.11g Bran raw
Fiber 15.4g 15.5g Bean raw
Copper 0.403mg 0.893mg Bean raw
Zinc 3.11mg 2.28mg Bran raw
Starch 34.17g Bean raw
Phosphorus 734mg 411mg Bran raw
Sodium 4mg 12mg Bran raw
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.21mg Bran raw
Manganese 5.63mg 1.148mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 27.9µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.713mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.212mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 1.174mg Bean raw
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.785mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.474mg Bean raw
Vitamin K 3.2µg 5.6µg Bean raw
Folate 52µg 525µg Bean raw
Choline 32.2mg 66.2mg Bean raw
Saturated Fat 1.328g 0.235g Bean raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.229g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.407g Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.237mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.502mg 0.81mg Bean raw
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.871mg Bean raw
Leucine 1.374mg 1.558mg Bean raw
Lysine 0.76mg 1.356mg Bean raw
Methionine 0.335mg 0.259mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 1.095mg Bean raw
Valine 0.964mg 0.998mg Bean raw
Histidine 0.41mg 0.556mg Bean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Bran raw
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.093g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.