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Bran vs. Corn grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bran and corn grain different?

  • Bran is richer in manganese, while corn grain is higher in vitamin B6, copper, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, and selenium.
  • Corn grain covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 46% more than bran.
  • Bran contains 2 times more manganese than corn grain. Bran contains 0.964mg of manganese, while corn grain contains 0.485mg.

Oat bran, cooked and Corn grain, yellow 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
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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 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +217.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +212%
Contains more IronIron +208%
Contains more CopperCopper +375.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +317%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.3%

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.
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 0% 3.7% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +491.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2418.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +95.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2388%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +710%
Contains more ProteinProtein +193.5%
Contains more FatsFats +451.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +549.1%
Contains more OtherOther +146.9%

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
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +329.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +538.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Corn grain DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.622mg 46%
Copper 0.066mg 0.314mg 28%
Iron 0.88mg 2.71mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 3.627mg 22%
Carbs 11.44g 74.26g 21%
Magnesium 40mg 127mg 21%
Manganese 0.964mg 0.485mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.385mg 19%
Fiber 2.6g 7.3g 19%
Calories 40kcal 365kcal 16%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.21mg 15%
Selenium 7.7µg 15.5µg 14%
Phosphorus 119mg 210mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.201mg 13%
Protein 3.21g 9.42g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 2.163g 12%
Potassium 92mg 287mg 6%
Fats 0.86g 4.74g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.424mg 4%
Folate 6µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.163g 0.667g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.291g 1.251g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg 1%
Sodium 1mg 35mg 1%
Net carbs 8.84g 66.96g N/A
Calcium 10mg 7mg 0%
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 0.235mg 1.155mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.057mg 0.197mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0.477mg 0%
Histidine 0.07mg 0.287mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran Corn grain
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
31%
Corn grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
63%
Corn grain

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.504g)
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 ($)

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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/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.