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Bran vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Bran and Peanut

  • Bran contains less Copper, Vitamin B3, Folate, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium than Peanut.
  • Peanut's daily need coverage for Copper is 120% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Bran is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, cooked and Peanuts, all types, 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
2
:
8
Peanut
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +420.5%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +216%
Contains more Potassium +666.3%
Contains more Zinc +517%
Contains more Copper +1633.3%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Equal in Selenium - 7.2
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 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Calcium +820%
Contains more Iron +420.5%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +216%
Contains more Potassium +666.3%
Contains more Zinc +517%
Contains more Copper +1633.3%
Contains more Manganese +100.6%
Equal in Selenium - 7.2

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
0
:
8
Peanut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1292%
Contains more Folate +3900%
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 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +297.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8279.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1292%
Contains more Folate +3900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
1
:
4
Peanut
Contains more Water +1192.3%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +5625.6%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Other +375.5%
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Water +1192.3%
Contains more Protein +703.7%
Contains more Fats +5625.6%
Contains more Carbs +41%
Contains more Other +375.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
1
:
2
Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8293.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4489.4%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8293.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4489.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 8.84g 7.63g Bran
Protein 3.21g 25.8g Peanut
Fats 0.86g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 11.44g 16.13g Peanut
Calories 40kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Bran
Fiber 2.6g 8.5g Peanut
Calcium 10mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 0.88mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 40mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 119mg 376mg Peanut
Potassium 92mg 705mg Peanut
Sodium 1mg 18mg Bran
Zinc 0.53mg 3.27mg Peanut
Copper 0.066mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.964mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.7µg 7.2µg Bran
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.64mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.135mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 12.066mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 1.767mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.348mg Peanut
Folate 6µg 240µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.25mg Peanut
Threonine 0.086mg 0.883mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.907mg Peanut
Leucine 0.235mg 1.672mg Peanut
Lysine 0.13mg 0.926mg Peanut
Methionine 0.057mg 0.317mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 1.377mg Peanut
Valine 0.165mg 1.082mg Peanut
Histidine 0.07mg 0.652mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 0.163g 6.279g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Peanut
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
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.116g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.