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Bran raw vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bran raw and margarine

  • Bran raw has more phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, fiber, and magnesium; however, margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
  • Bran raw covers your daily phosphorus needs 104% more than margarine.
  • Bran raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran raw is 56, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 2.1% 0.9% 1.6% 2.3% 0% 0% 2.1% 0.26% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +7733.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1833.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3044.4%
Contains more IronIron +8916.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14580%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 0.67% 273% 180% 0% 2.5% 8.5% 0.43% 0% 2.1% 13% 233% 0.75% 6.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +494.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3960.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1733.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +5100%
Contains more CholineCholine +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +791.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2806.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +10712.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9360%
Contains more OtherOther +51.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1048.1%
Contains more WaterWater +152.2%

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
19% 50% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 15.189 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.302 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1536.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +778.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Margarine DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 245%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 24.302g 144%
Fats 7.03g 80.71g 113%
Phosphorus 734mg 5mg 104%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.01mg 97%
Vitamin A 0µg 819µg 91%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 38.877g 91%
Selenium 45.2µg 0µg 82%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 93µg 75%
Iron 5.41mg 0.06mg 67%
Saturated fat 1.328g 15.189g 63%
Fiber 15.4g 0g 62%
Magnesium 235mg 3mg 55%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 9mg 53%
Copper 0.403mg 0mg 45%
Protein 17.3g 0.16g 34%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 30%
Zinc 3.11mg 0mg 28%
Calories 246kcal 717kcal 24%
Carbs 66.22g 0.7g 22%
Potassium 566mg 18mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.037mg 14%
Folate 52µg 1µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.009mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.023mg 6%
Calcium 58mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg 4%
Choline 32.2mg 12.4mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 50.82g 0.7g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 0g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Trans fat 14.89g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.861g)
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 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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.