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Bran raw vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between bran raw and spinach raw

  • Bran raw has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, fiber, magnesium, and iron; however, spinach raw is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Spinach raw covers your daily vitamin K needs 400% more than bran raw.
  • Spinach raw has 45 times less selenium than bran raw. Bran raw has 45.2µg of selenium, while spinach raw has 1µg.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran raw is 56, while the glycemic index of spinach raw is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, raw and Spinach, raw.

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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 56% 30% 49% 102% 43% 14% 21% 10% 117% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +197.5%
Contains more IronIron +99.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +210%
Contains more ZincZinc +486.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1398%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +527.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4420%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.7%
~equal in Potassium ~558mg

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 94% 156% 41% 0% 20% 44% 14% 3.9% 45% 0% 1207% 146% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2198.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +101%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14990.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +273.1%
~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
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +504.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1702.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1724.2%
Contains more OtherOther +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1295.4%

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
26% 4% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.063 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.165 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23660%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1576.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.3%

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 Spinach raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Spinach raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 3.2µg 482.9µg 400%
Manganese 5.63mg 0.897mg 206%
Phosphorus 734mg 49mg 98%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.078mg 91%
Selenium 45.2µg 1µg 80%
Fiber 15.4g 2.2g 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 469µg 52%
Magnesium 235mg 79mg 37%
Folate 52µg 194µg 36%
Iron 5.41mg 2.71mg 34%
Vitamin C 0mg 28.1mg 31%
Copper 0.403mg 0.13mg 30%
Protein 17.3g 2.86g 29%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.065mg 29%
Zinc 3.11mg 0.53mg 23%
Carbs 66.22g 3.63g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.165g 17%
Calories 246kcal 23kcal 11%
Fats 7.03g 0.39g 10%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 2.03mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.063g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.01g 6%
Calcium 58mg 99mg 4%
Sodium 4mg 79mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.195mg 2%
Choline 32.2mg 19.3mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.189mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.724mg 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 1.43g N/A
Potassium 566mg 558mg 0%
Sugar 1.45g 0.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0.223mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.174mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.129mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.161mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.064mg 0%
Fructose 0.15g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Spinach raw
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
137%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.