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Bran vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bran and lime

  • Bran has more manganese, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, lime is higher in vitamin C.
  • Bran covers your daily need for manganese, 42% more than lime.
  • Bran has 19 times more selenium than lime. While bran has 7.7µg of selenium, lime has only 0.4µg.
  • The glycemic index of bran is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oat bran, cooked and Limes, 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
Bran
7
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%
Lime
Lime
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more IronIron +46.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +561.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1825%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +230%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.065mg

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
Bran
2
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%
Lime
Lime
8
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 97% 3% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +72%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
4
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Lime
Lime
1
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +358.6%
Contains more FatsFats +330%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
~equal in Carbs ~10.54g
~equal in Water ~88.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
Bran
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.163 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 g
Lime
Lime
1
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1431.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Lime Opinion
Calories 40kcal 30kcal Bran
Protein 3.21g 0.7g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.2g Bran
Vitamin C 0mg 29.1mg Lime
Net carbs 8.84g 7.74g Bran
Carbs 11.44g 10.54g Bran
Magnesium 40mg 6mg Bran
Calcium 10mg 33mg Lime
Potassium 92mg 102mg Lime
Iron 0.88mg 0.6mg Bran
Sugar 1.69g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 2.8g Lime
Copper 0.066mg 0.065mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 0.11mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 18mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 2mg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Lime
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Lime
Vitamin E 0.22mg Lime
Manganese 0.964mg 0.008mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 0.4µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.03mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.02mg Bran
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.2mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.217mg
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.043mg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg Lime
Folate 6µg 8µg Lime
Choline 5.1mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.022g Lime
Monounsaturated fat 0.291g 0.019g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.055g Bran
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.003mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg 0.014mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg 0.002mg 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 Lime
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
12%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran
Bran is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.