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Bran vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bran and wheat

  • Bran has more vitamin B1; however, wheat is higher in selenium, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, and fiber.
  • Wheat covers your daily need for selenium, 44% more than bran.
  • Bran has 2 times more vitamin B1 than wheat. While bran has 0.16mg of vitamin B1, wheat has only 0.095mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oat bran, cooked and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
Bran
1
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%
Wheat
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.3%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +247.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314.3%
~equal in Calcium ~9mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.03mg

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
3
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%
Wheat
4
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% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1500.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +180%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran
2
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Wheat
3
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +141.3%
Contains more OtherOther +38.8%
~equal in Fats ~0.83g

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
Wheat
1
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +246.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 7.7µg 31.9µg 44%
Copper 0.066mg 0.207mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.144mg 2.305mg 14%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.84mg 12%
Iron 0.88mg 1.76mg 11%
Fiber 2.6g 4.3g 7%
Calories 40kcal 132kcal 5%
Protein 3.21g 5.71g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.095mg 5%
Carbs 11.44g 27.6g 5%
Phosphorus 119mg 147mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 4%
Manganese 0.964mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.07mg 3%
Potassium 92mg 164mg 2%
Magnesium 40mg 48mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.243g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.291g 0.084g 1%
Fats 0.86g 0.83g 0%
Net carbs 8.84g 23.3g N/A
Calcium 10mg 9mg 0%
Sugar 3.07g N/A
Sodium 1mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.03mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.163g 0.077g 0%
Tryptophan 0.057mg 0.051mg 0%
Threonine 0.086mg 0.172mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.114mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.235mg 0.432mg 0%
Lysine 0.13mg 0.161mg 0%
Methionine 0.057mg 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.165mg 0.267mg 0%
Histidine 0.07mg 0.147mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran Wheat
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
8%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Bran
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.