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Bran vs. Triticale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bran and Triticale

  • Bran has less Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B6 than Triticale.
  • Triticale covers your daily need of Manganese 98% more than Bran.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oat bran, cooked and Triticale.

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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
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 93% 11% 29% 96% 152% 94% 153% 0.65% 419% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.9%
Contains more IronIron +192%
Contains more CopperCopper +592.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +550.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233%

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
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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 0% 0% 18% 0% 104% 31% 27% 79% 32% 0% 0% 55% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +893.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +452%
Contains more FolateFolate +1116.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
13% 2% 72% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 2.09 g
Carbs: 72.13 g
Water: 10.51 g
Other: 2.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +699.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +306.5%
Contains more FatsFats +143%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +530.5%
Contains more OtherOther +353.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
25% 14% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.366 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.913 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Triticale Opinion
Calories 40kcal 336kcal Triticale
Protein 3.21g 13.05g Triticale
Fats 0.86g 2.09g Triticale
Net carbs 8.84g 72.13g Triticale
Carbs 11.44g 72.13g Triticale
Magnesium 40mg 130mg Triticale
Calcium 10mg 37mg Triticale
Potassium 92mg 332mg Triticale
Iron 0.88mg 2.57mg Triticale
Fiber 2.6g Bran
Copper 0.066mg 0.457mg Triticale
Zinc 0.53mg 3.45mg Triticale
Phosphorus 119mg 358mg Triticale
Sodium 1mg 5mg Bran
Vitamin E 0.9mg Triticale
Manganese 0.964mg 3.21mg Triticale
Selenium 7.7µg Bran
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.416mg Triticale
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.134mg Triticale
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 1.43mg Triticale
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 1.323mg Triticale
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.138mg Triticale
Folate 6µg 73µg Triticale
Saturated Fat 0.163g 0.366g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.291g 0.211g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.913g Triticale
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.157mg Triticale
Threonine 0.086mg 0.405mg Triticale
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.479mg Triticale
Leucine 0.235mg 0.911mg Triticale
Lysine 0.13mg 0.365mg Triticale
Methionine 0.057mg 0.204mg Triticale
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.638mg Triticale
Valine 0.165mg 0.609mg Triticale
Histidine 0.07mg 0.311mg Triticale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bran Triticale
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
27%
Triticale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
105%
Triticale

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Triticale
Triticale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran
Bran is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)

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. Triticale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169718/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.