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Bran raw vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bran raw and maple sugar

  • Bran raw has more phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, and vitamin B5, while maple sugar has more zinc.
  • Bran raw covers your daily need for phosphorus, 104% more than maple sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oat bran, raw and Sugars, maple.

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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1136.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.6%
Contains more IronIron +236%
Contains more CopperCopper +307.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.9%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2235%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3012.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17200%
Contains more FatsFats +3415%
Contains more OtherOther +262.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.3%
Contains more WaterWater +22.1%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3612.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2666%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.3%

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 Maple sugar
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Maple sugar DV% diff.
Phosphorus 734mg 3mg 104%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.009mg 97%
Selenium 45.2µg 0.8µg 81%
Fiber 15.4g 0g 62%
Manganese 5.63mg 4.422mg 53%
Magnesium 235mg 19mg 51%
Iron 5.41mg 1.61mg 48%
Copper 0.403mg 0.099mg 34%
Protein 17.3g 0.1g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.048mg 29%
Zinc 3.11mg 6.06mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.1g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.013mg 16%
Folate 52µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.003mg 12%
Fats 7.03g 0.2g 11%
Potassium 566mg 274mg 9%
Carbs 66.22g 90.9g 8%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.036g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.064g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.04mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 2.1mg 5%
Calories 246kcal 354kcal 5%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 58mg 90mg 3%
Net carbs 50.82g 90.9g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 84.87g N/A
Sodium 4mg 11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.292g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.