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Bran raw vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran raw and Wheat different?

  • Bran raw is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, however, Wheat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bran raw is 114% higher.
  • Bran raw contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Wheat . While Bran raw contains 1.17mg of Vitamin B1, Wheat contains only 0.419mg.

Oat bran, raw and Wheat, durum are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +70.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.8%

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%
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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +20.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more FatsFats +184.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.9%
Contains more WaterWater +67%
~equal in Carbs ~71.13g

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% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +590.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +182.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.8%

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 Wheat
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 Wheat Opinion
Calories 246kcal 339kcal Wheat
Protein 17.3g 13.68g Bran raw
Fats 7.03g 2.47g Bran raw
Net carbs 50.82g 71.13g Wheat
Carbs 66.22g 71.13g Wheat
Magnesium 235mg 144mg Bran raw
Calcium 58mg 34mg Bran raw
Potassium 566mg 431mg Bran raw
Iron 5.41mg 3.52mg Bran raw
Sugar 1.45g Wheat
Fiber 15.4g Bran raw
Copper 0.403mg 0.553mg Wheat
Zinc 3.11mg 4.16mg Wheat
Phosphorus 734mg 508mg Bran raw
Sodium 4mg 2mg Wheat
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bran raw
Manganese 5.63mg 3.012mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 89.4µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.419mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.121mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 6.738mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.935mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.419mg Wheat
Vitamin K 3.2µg Bran raw
Folate 52µg 43µg Bran raw
Choline 32.2mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 1.328g 0.454g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.344g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.978g Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.176mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.502mg 0.366mg Bran raw
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.533mg Bran raw
Leucine 1.374mg 0.934mg Bran raw
Lysine 0.76mg 0.303mg Bran raw
Methionine 0.335mg 0.221mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.681mg Bran raw
Valine 0.964mg 0.594mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.41mg 0.322mg Bran raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Wheat
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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.874g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.