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Bran vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Bran and Scallion

  • Bran has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Scallion is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Potassium.
  • Bran covers your daily Manganese needs 35% more than Scallion.
  • Scallion contains 13 times less Selenium than Bran. Bran contains 7.7µg of Selenium, while Scallion contains 0.6µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Oat bran, cooked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +502.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1183.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +68.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.8%

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
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 63% 60% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +144%
Contains more FolateFolate +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75.4%
Contains more FatsFats +352.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%
~equal in Water ~89.83g

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% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +977.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +358.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bran Scallion
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Scallion Opinion
Calories 40kcal 32kcal Bran
Protein 3.21g 1.83g Bran
Fats 0.86g 0.19g Bran
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg Scallion
Net carbs 8.84g 4.74g Bran
Carbs 11.44g 7.34g Bran
Magnesium 40mg 20mg Bran
Calcium 10mg 72mg Scallion
Potassium 92mg 276mg Scallion
Iron 0.88mg 1.48mg Scallion
Sugar 2.33g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 2.6g
Copper 0.066mg 0.083mg Scallion
Zinc 0.53mg 0.39mg Bran
Phosphorus 119mg 37mg Bran
Sodium 1mg 16mg Bran
Vitamin A 0IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.55mg Scallion
Manganese 0.964mg 0.16mg Bran
Selenium 7.7µg 0.6µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.055mg Bran
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.075mg Bran
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.061mg Scallion
Vitamin K 207µg Scallion
Folate 6µg 64µg Scallion
Choline 5.7mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.032g Scallion
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.027g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.074g Bran
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.02mg Bran
Threonine 0.086mg 0.072mg Bran
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.077mg Bran
Leucine 0.235mg 0.109mg Bran
Lysine 0.13mg 0.091mg Bran
Methionine 0.057mg 0.02mg Bran
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.059mg Bran
Valine 0.165mg 0.081mg Bran
Histidine 0.07mg 0.032mg Bran

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Scallion
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
59%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.