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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.
  • The glycemic index of bran raw is higher.

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 ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 1.148mg 195%
Folate 52µg 525µg 118%
Copper 0.403mg 0.893mg 54%
Phosphorus 734mg 411mg 46%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.713mg 38%
Selenium 45.2µg 27.9µg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.474mg 24%
Potassium 566mg 1393mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.407g 16%
Magnesium 235mg 176mg 14%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.785mg 14%
Fats 7.03g 1.23g 9%
Protein 17.3g 21.42g 8%
Zinc 3.11mg 2.28mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 58mg 113mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 66.2mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.235g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.229g 5%
Calories 246kcal 347kcal 5%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.21mg 5%
Iron 5.41mg 5.07mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 1.174mg 2%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 5.6µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.212mg 1%
Carbs 66.22g 62.55g 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 47.05g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 2.11g N/A
Fiber 15.4g 15.5g 0%
Sodium 4mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.556mg 0%

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.