Bran vs. Somen noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between bran and somen noodles
- Somen noodles contains less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and magnesium than bran.
- Bran's daily need coverage for manganese is 31% higher.
- Somen noodles contains 20 times less magnesium than bran. Bran contains 40mg of magnesium, while somen noodles contains 2mg.
- The amount of sodium in bran is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, cooked and Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +69.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +340.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.21 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
11.44 g
Water:
84 g
Other:
0.49 g
Protein:
4 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
27.54 g
Water:
67.91 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +377.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +140.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.163 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.339 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1285.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +364.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.964mg | 0.251mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 7.7µg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 27mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.02mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 161mg | 7% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.44g | 27.54g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 0.52mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.22mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.21g | 4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.073g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 0.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.172mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.163g | 0.025g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.84g | 27.54g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Somen noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.138g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Somen noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)