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Bran raw vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bran raw and ginger different?

  • Bran raw has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B5, zinc, and copper than ginger.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bran raw is 235% higher.
  • Bran raw contains 65 times more selenium than ginger. While bran raw contains 45.2µg of selenium, ginger contains only 0.7µg.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index (10) than bran raw (56).

Oat bran, raw and Ginger root, raw are the varieties used 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.
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%
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +446.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +262.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more IronIron +801.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +78.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +814.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2058.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2358.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6357.1%

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%
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4580%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3100%
Contains more FolateFolate +372.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.16mg
~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
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +850.5%
Contains more FatsFats +837.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +272.7%
Contains more OtherOther +276.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1104.4%

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1442.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1696.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.7%

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 Ginger
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Ginger DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 0.229mg 235%
Phosphorus 734mg 34mg 100%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.025mg 95%
Selenium 45.2µg 0.7µg 81%
Iron 5.41mg 0.6mg 60%
Fiber 15.4g 2g 54%
Magnesium 235mg 43mg 46%
Protein 17.3g 1.82g 31%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.203mg 26%
Zinc 3.11mg 0.34mg 25%
Copper 0.403mg 0.226mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.154g 17%
Carbs 66.22g 17.77g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.034mg 14%
Fats 7.03g 0.75g 10%
Folate 52µg 11µg 10%
Calories 246kcal 80kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.154g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.203g 5%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.26mg 5%
Potassium 566mg 415mg 4%
Calcium 58mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0.1µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.75mg 1%
Choline 32.2mg 28.8mg 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 15.77g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 1.7g N/A
Sodium 4mg 13mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.03mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/nutrients
  2. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.