Bran vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bran and Borage?
- Bran is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, yet Borage is higher in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin A, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Borage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 39% more.
- Bran has 9 times more Selenium than Borage. While Bran has 7.7µg of Selenium, Borage has only 0.9µg.
We used Oat bran, cooked and Borage, raw types 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.
| Contains more ZincZinc | +165% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +176.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +755.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +830% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +410.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +275% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +429.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +341.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +116.7% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +193.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +37.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.17g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 21kcal |
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| Protein | 3.21g | 1.8g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 35mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.84g | 3.06g |
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| Carbs | 11.44g | 3.06g |
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| Magnesium | 40mg | 52mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 93mg |
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| Potassium | 92mg | 470mg |
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| Iron | 0.88mg | 3.3mg |
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| Fiber | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.13mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 53mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 80mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 4200IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 210µg |
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| Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.349mg |
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| Selenium | 7.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.084mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 13µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.163g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.291g | 0.211g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.109g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.057mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.114mg |
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| Leucine | 0.235mg |
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| Lysine | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.057mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.165mg |
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| Histidine | 0.07mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Borage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.