Bran vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between bran and wheat
- The amount of selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin B1 in wheat is higher than in bran.
- Wheat covers your daily selenium needs 149% more than bran.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oat bran, cooked and Wheat, durum.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +368.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +737.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +684.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +212.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1061% |
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 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4579.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1576% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +616.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +667.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +326.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +187.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +521.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +263.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +188.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 7.7µg | 89.4µg | 149% |
| Manganese | 0.964mg | 3.012mg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 508mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.553mg | 54% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.144mg | 6.738mg | 41% |
| Iron | 0.88mg | 3.52mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 4.16mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.419mg | 30% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 144mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.419mg | 22% |
| Protein | 3.21g | 13.68g | 21% |
| Carbs | 11.44g | 71.13g | 20% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 339kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.935mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 10% | |
| Potassium | 92mg | 431mg | 10% |
| Folate | 6µg | 43µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.034mg | 0.121mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.339g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.86g | 2.47g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.163g | 0.454g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.84g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.291g | 0.344g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.057mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.235mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.13mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.057mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.165mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.07mg | 0.322mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bran is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)