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Bran raw vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bran raw and nutmeg different?

  • Bran raw is richer in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B2, while nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, and calcium.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily need for saturated fat, 123% more than bran raw.
  • Bran raw contains 28 times more selenium than nutmeg. Bran raw contains 45.2µg of selenium, while nutmeg contains 1.6µg.
  • Bran raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index (56) than nutmeg (0).

Oat bran, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground types were 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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +78%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +94.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2725%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.8%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +238.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +196.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +416.5%
~equal in Water ~6.23g

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +690.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +35.5%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 2.9mg 119%
Saturated fat 1.328g 25.94g 112%
Selenium 45.2µg 1.6µg 79%
Phosphorus 734mg 213mg 74%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.346mg 69%
Copper 0.403mg 1.027mg 69%
Fats 7.03g 36.31g 45%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 30%
Iron 5.41mg 3.04mg 30%
Protein 17.3g 5.84g 23%
Fiber 15.4g 20.8g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.35g 16%
Calories 246kcal 525kcal 14%
Calcium 58mg 184mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.057mg 13%
Magnesium 235mg 183mg 12%
Zinc 3.11mg 2.15mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 66.22g 49.29g 6%
Folate 52µg 76µg 6%
Potassium 566mg 350mg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 8.8mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 1.299mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 3.22g 2%
Sodium 4mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.16mg 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 Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 24.612g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.