Bran vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bran and chives
- Bran has more manganese, selenium, and phosphorus; however, chives are richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, copper, iron, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Chives cover your daily vitamin A needs 87% more than bran.
- Chives have 9 times less selenium than bran. Bran has 7.7µg of selenium, while chives have 0.9µg.
- Bran has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bran is 56, while the glycemic index of chives is 45.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, cooked and Chives, 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +105.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +755.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +221.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.9% |
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 | +105.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +238.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +349.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +452% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.1% |
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Protein
~3.27g
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Water
~90.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +206.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 212.7µg | 177% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 58.1mg | 65% |
| Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.373mg | 26% |
| Folate | 6µg | 105µg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 218µg | 24% |
| Selenium | 7.7µg | 0.9µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.157mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 58mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.138mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 1.6mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 296mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.115mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.647mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.324mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.44g | 4.35g | 2% |
| Choline | 5.2mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 40kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 3.21g | 3.27g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.73g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.84g | 1.85g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 42mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.85g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.5g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.163g | 0.146g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 0.095g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.267g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.128mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.163mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chives is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chives is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chives is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)