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Bran raw vs. White bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between bran raw and white bread

  • Bran raw has more manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, selenium, copper, iron, and zinc; however, white bread has more vitamin B3.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 221% more.
  • Bran raw has 10 times more magnesium than white bread. Bran raw has 235mg of magnesium, while white bread has 23mg.
  • White bread has a higher glycemic index than bran raw.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oat bran, raw and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +921.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349.2%
Contains more IronIron +49.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +299%
Contains more ZincZinc +320.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +649%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +950.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +148.3%

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 0% 0% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1500%
Contains more CholineCholine +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +411.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +113.5%
~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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.5%
Contains more FatsFats +111.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +46.5%
Contains more WaterWater +456%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +296.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.4%

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 White bread
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw White bread DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 0.536mg 221%
Phosphorus 734mg 98mg 91%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.533mg 53%
Fiber 15.4g 2.7g 51%
Magnesium 235mg 23mg 50%
Selenium 45.2µg 22µg 42%
Copper 0.403mg 0.101mg 34%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 4.78mg 24%
Iron 5.41mg 3.61mg 23%
Zinc 3.11mg 0.74mg 22%
Sodium 4mg 490mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.536mg 19%
Protein 17.3g 8.85g 17%
Starch 37.17g 15%
Folate 52µg 111µg 15%
Potassium 566mg 126mg 13%
Calcium 58mg 144mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 1.602g 8%
Carbs 66.22g 49.42g 6%
Fats 7.03g 3.33g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.087mg 6%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.22mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.599g 4%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.698g 3%
Fructose 2.43g 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 0.2µg 3%
Choline 32.2mg 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.243mg 2%
Calories 246kcal 266kcal 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 46.72g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 5.67g N/A
Trans fat 0.027g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw White bread
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
33%
White bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
56%
White bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. White bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.