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Bran raw vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between bran raw and oats

  • Bran raw has more vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B2, while oats have more copper and zinc.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Oats contain 2 times less vitamin B2 than bran raw. Bran raw contains 0.22mg of vitamin B2, while oats contain 0.139mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, raw and Oats.

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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%
Oats
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Calcium ~54mg

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%
Oats
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.961mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.349mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~56µg

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
Oats
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more OtherOther +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
~equal in Protein ~16.89g
~equal in Fats ~6.9g
~equal in Carbs ~66.27g

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
Oats
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.217g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.178g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.535g

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 Oats
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Oats DV% diff.
Selenium 45.2µg 82%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.763mg 34%
Manganese 5.63mg 4.916mg 31%
Phosphorus 734mg 523mg 30%
Copper 0.403mg 0.626mg 25%
Fiber 15.4g 10.6g 19%
Magnesium 235mg 177mg 14%
Iron 5.41mg 4.72mg 9%
Zinc 3.11mg 3.97mg 8%
Calories 246kcal 389kcal 7%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.139mg 6%
Potassium 566mg 429mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.119mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 1.349mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 2.535g 2%
Saturated fat 1.328g 1.217g 1%
Protein 17.3g 16.89g 1%
Folate 52µg 56µg 1%
Fats 7.03g 6.9g 0%
Carbs 66.22g 66.27g 0%
Net carbs 50.82g 55.67g N/A
Calcium 58mg 54mg 0%
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.961mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 2.178g 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.405mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Oats
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
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.