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Bran vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bran and Chrysanthemum

  • Bran has more Phosphorus, while Chrysanthemum has more Folate, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Chrysanthemum's daily need coverage for Folate is 43% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 2 times less Phosphorus than Bran. Bran contains 119mg of Phosphorus, while Chrysanthemum contains 54mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Bran is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, cooked and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Bran
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 35% 50% 86% 46% 19% 23% 15% 123% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1070%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +516.3%
Contains more IronIron +160.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
~equal in Manganese ~0.943mg

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%
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 4.7% 139% 0% 0% 33% 33% 10% 13% 41% 0% 875% 133% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +604%
Contains more FolateFolate +2850%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.221mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more FatsFats +53.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.8%
Contains more OtherOther +238.8%
~equal in Protein ~3.36g
~equal in Water ~91.4g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Chrysanthemum Opinion
Calories 40kcal 24kcal Bran
Protein 3.21g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.86g 0.56g Bran
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Chrysanthemum
Net carbs 8.84g 0.02g Bran
Carbs 11.44g 3.02g Bran
Magnesium 40mg 32mg Bran
Calcium 10mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 92mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.88mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Fiber 2.6g 3g Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.066mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Zinc 0.53mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 119mg 54mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 118mg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A 0µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.964mg 0.943mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.13mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum
Folate 6µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Saturated Fat 0.163g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g Bran
Tryptophan 0.057mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg Bran

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Chrysanthemum
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
99%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
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.

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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.