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Bran raw vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bran raw and potato chips

  • Bran raw has more manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, selenium, iron, fiber, and magnesium; however, potato chips have more vitamin E and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bran raw is 226% higher.
  • Potato chips have 7 times less vitamin B1 than bran raw. Bran raw has 1.17mg of vitamin B1, while potato chips have 0.167mg.
  • Bran raw is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Oat bran, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 48% 7.2% 113% 61% 102% 30% 71% 1% 57% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.7%
Contains more IronIron +231.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1179.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +458%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.3%

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 104% 0% 182% 0% 42% 45% 72% 24% 152% 0% 55% 34% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +600.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +271.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +802%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +309.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +590.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.5%
~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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.2%
Contains more WaterWater +244.7%
Contains more FatsFats +392.2%
Contains more OtherOther +24.1%

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
33% 30% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +314.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340%

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 Potato chips
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
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Potato chips DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 0.44mg 226%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.167mg 84%
Phosphorus 734mg 165mg 81%
Selenium 45.2µg 8.1µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 12.17g 63%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 9.11mg 54%
Iron 5.41mg 1.63mg 47%
Saturated fat 1.328g 10.96g 44%
Fats 7.03g 34.6g 42%
Fiber 15.4g 4.8g 42%
Magnesium 235mg 67mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.66mg 38%
Vitamin C 0mg 31.1mg 35%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.402mg 22%
Histidine 0.41mg 153mg 22%
Protein 17.3g 7g 21%
Potassium 566mg 1275mg 21%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 9.84g 19%
Zinc 3.11mg 1.09mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 3.827mg 18%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 22.1µg 16%
Calories 246kcal 536kcal 15%
Copper 0.403mg 0.306mg 11%
Carbs 66.22g 52.9g 4%
Calcium 58mg 24mg 3%
Folate 52µg 45µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.197mg 2%
Choline 32.2mg 37.5mg 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 48.1g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 0.22g N/A
Sodium 4mg 8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.253mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.283mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0.419mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.424mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.11mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.31mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.392mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Potato chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
56%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.632g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (56)
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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.