Bran vs Pasta - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Bran and Pasta?
- Bran is richer than Pasta in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Potassium.
- Bran's daily need coverage for Manganese is 235% more.
- Bran has 24 times more Potassium than Pasta. While Bran has 566mg of Potassium, Pasta has only 24mg.
We used Oat bran, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+866.7%
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Iron
+374.6%
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Magnesium
+1205.6%
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Phosphorus
+1065.1%
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Potassium
+2258.3%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+455.4%
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Copper
+333.3%
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Calcium
+866.7%
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Iron
+374.6%
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Magnesium
+1205.6%
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Phosphorus
+1065.1%
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Potassium
+2258.3%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+455.4%
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Copper
+333.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B1
+459.8%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B5
+716.4%
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Vitamin B6
+385.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+23.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992
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Vitamin B1
+459.8%
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Vitamin B2
+46.7%
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Vitamin B5
+716.4%
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Vitamin B6
+385.3%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Folate
+23.1%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.992
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 50.82g | 24.93g |
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| Protein | 17.3g | 5.15g |
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| Fats | 7.03g | 1.05g |
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| Carbs | 66.22g | 24.93g |
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| Calories | 246kcal | 131kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | g | |
| Sugar | 1.45g | g |
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| Fiber | 15.4g | g |
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| Calcium | 58mg | 6mg |
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| Iron | 5.41mg | 1.14mg |
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| Magnesium | 235mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 734mg | 63mg |
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| Potassium | 566mg | 24mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 3.11mg | 0.56mg |
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| Copper | 0.403mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin E | 1.01mg | mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.17mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.934mg | 0.992mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.494mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.034mg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.2µg | µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.335mg | 0.065mg |
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| Threonine | 0.502mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.668mg | 0.197mg |
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| Leucine | 1.374mg | 0.348mg |
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| Lysine | 0.76mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.335mg | 0.079mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.908mg | 0.247mg |
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| Valine | 0.964mg | 0.217mg |
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| Histidine | 0.41mg | 0.103mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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| Trans Fat | g | g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.328g | 0.15g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.376g | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.766g | 0.429g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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16
Mineral Summary Score
122
17
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
104%
31%
Carbohydrates
66%
25%
Fats
32%
5%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bran is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.