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Bran vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bran and Basil different?

  • Bran is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Basil is higher in Copper, Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Basil covers your daily need of Copper 35% more than Bran.
  • Bran contains 26 times more Selenium than Basil. Bran contains 7.7µg of Selenium, while Basil contains 0.3µg.

Oat bran, cooked and Basil, fresh types were 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.
Bran
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 3% 8.1% 33% 22% 14% 51% 0.13% 126% 42%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2466.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1670%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.7%
Contains more IronIron +260.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +483.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.1%

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.
Bran
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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% 40% 7.8% 2.7% 13% 5.8% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +526.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +520%
Contains more FolateFolate +1033.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
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3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +331.7%
Contains more OtherOther +206.1%
~equal in Protein ~3.15g
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Basil
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8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.389 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +230.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bran Basil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Basil Opinion
Calories 40kcal 23kcal Bran
Protein 3.21g 3.15g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.64g Bran
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Net carbs 8.84g 1.05g Bran
Carbs 11.44g 2.65g Bran
Magnesium 40mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 10mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 92mg 295mg Basil
Iron 0.88mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 0.3g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 1.6g Bran
Copper 0.066mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 0.53mg 0.81mg Basil
Phosphorus 119mg 56mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 4mg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Manganese 0.964mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 7.7µg 0.3µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.034mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.076mg Basil
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.902mg Basil
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.209mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.155mg Basil
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 6µg 68µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.088g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.039mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg 0.104mg Basil
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.104mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg 0.191mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg 0.11mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg 0.036mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.13mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg 0.127mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg 0.051mg Bran
Fructose 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Basil
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
6%
Bran
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran
Bran is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.