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Bran vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bran and Drumstick tree

  • Bran has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Drumstick tree has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 157% higher.
  • Drumstick tree has 11 times less Selenium than Bran. Bran has 7.7µg of Selenium, while Drumstick tree has 0.7µg.

Food types used in this article are Oat bran, cooked and Drumstick pods, 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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more IronIron +144.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +138%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +272.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +401.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%

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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.9%
Contains more FatsFats +330%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.1%
Contains more OtherOther +98%
~equal in Water ~88.2g

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +185.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bran Drumstick tree
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 Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 40kcal 37kcal Bran
Protein 3.21g 2.1g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.2g Bran
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 8.84g 5.33g Bran
Carbs 11.44g 8.53g Bran
Magnesium 40mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 10mg 30mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 92mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Iron 0.88mg 0.36mg Bran
Fiber 2.6g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.066mg 0.084mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.53mg 0.45mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 50mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 42mg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Manganese 0.964mg 0.259mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 0.7µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.053mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.12mg Drumstick tree
Folate 6µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.102g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.003g 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 Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.