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Bran vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bran and Egg

  • Bran has more Manganese, however, Egg is higher in Copper, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Egg covers your daily need of Copper 215% more than Bran.
  • Bran has 37 times more Manganese than Egg. While Bran has 0.964mg of Manganese, Egg has only 0.026mg.
  • Bran has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oat bran, cooked and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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
3
:
7
Egg
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +3607.7%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +2930.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 45% 8% 74% 12% 17% 29% 667% 4% 169%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Manganese +3607.7%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +35.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.5%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +2930.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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
2
:
9
Egg
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +544.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 21% 67% 0% 17% 119% 2% 84% 28% 33% 139% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +544.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +384%
Contains more Folate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
2
:
3
Egg
Contains more Carbs +921.4%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +291.9%
Contains more Fats +1133.7%
Contains more Other +118.4%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more Carbs +921.4%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Protein +291.9%
Contains more Fats +1133.7%
Contains more Other +118.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
1
:
2
Egg
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1301%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.1%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
37% 47% 16%
Saturated Fat: 3.267 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.414 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1301%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +317.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Egg Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 1.12g Bran
Protein 3.21g 12.58g Egg
Fats 0.86g 10.61g Egg
Carbs 11.44g 1.12g Bran
Calories 40kcal 155kcal Egg
Sugar 1.12g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 0g Bran
Calcium 10mg 50mg Egg
Iron 0.88mg 1.19mg Egg
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 172mg Egg
Potassium 92mg 126mg Egg
Sodium 1mg 124mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 1.05mg Egg
Copper 0.066mg 2mg Egg
Manganese 0.964mg 0.026mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 30.8µg Egg
Vitamin A 0IU 520IU Egg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 149µg Egg
Vitamin E 1.03mg Egg
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU Egg
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg Egg
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.066mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.513mg Egg
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.064mg Bran
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 1.398mg Egg
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.121mg Egg
Folate 6µg 44µg Egg
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg Egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Egg
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.153mg Egg
Threonine 0.086mg 0.604mg Egg
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.686mg Egg
Leucine 0.235mg 1.075mg Egg
Lysine 0.13mg 0.904mg Egg
Methionine 0.057mg 0.392mg Egg
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.668mg Egg
Valine 0.165mg 0.767mg Egg
Histidine 0.07mg 0.298mg Egg
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg Bran
Saturated Fat 0.163g 3.267g Bran
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g Egg
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Egg
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 4.077g Egg
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 1.414g Egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
45%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran
Bran is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.104g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.