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Bran raw vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bran raw and spaghetti

  • Spaghetti contains less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, selenium, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc than bran raw.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bran raw is 231% higher.
  • Spaghetti has 59 times less vitamin B1 than bran raw. Bran raw has 1.17mg of vitamin B1, while spaghetti has 0.02mg.

Food types used in this article are Oat bran, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 13% 2.1% 3.9% 19% 33% 14% 25% 0.13% 42% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1205.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1186.4%
Contains more IronIron +982%
Contains more CopperCopper +303%
Contains more ZincZinc +509.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1165.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1648.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +71.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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% 1.2% 0% 5% 4.6% 7.5% 6.7% 11% 0% 0% 5.3% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1233.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +642.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +403.1%
~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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.3%
Contains more FatsFats +655.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.6%
Contains more OtherOther +935.7%
Contains more WaterWater +848.5%

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
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.326 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1713.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +748.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

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 Spaghetti
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 Spaghetti DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 0.322mg 231%
Phosphorus 734mg 58mg 97%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.02mg 96%
Iron 5.41mg 0.5mg 61%
Fiber 15.4g 1.8g 54%
Magnesium 235mg 18mg 52%
Selenium 45.2µg 26.4µg 34%
Copper 0.403mg 0.1mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.112mg 28%
Zinc 3.11mg 0.51mg 24%
Protein 17.3g 5.8g 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.326g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.02mg 15%
Potassium 566mg 44mg 15%
Carbs 66.22g 30.86g 12%
Starch 26.01g 11%
Folate 52µg 7µg 11%
Fats 7.03g 0.93g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.049mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.06mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.131g 6%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.176g 5%
Calcium 58mg 7mg 5%
Choline 32.2mg 6.4mg 5%
Calories 246kcal 158kcal 4%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.4mg 3%
Net carbs 50.82g 29.06g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 0.56g N/A
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.206mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.228mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.065mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.132mg 0%
Fructose 0.03g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.