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Oats vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oats and bran raw

  • Oats have more copper and zinc, while bran raw has more vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Bran raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 34% higher.
  • Bran raw contains 2 times less copper than oats. Oats contain 0.626mg of copper, while bran raw contains 0.403mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Oats and Oat bran, 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.
Oats
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.9%
Contains more IronIron +14.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
~equal in Calcium ~58mg

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.
Oats
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% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.934mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~52µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +25.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.6%
~equal in Protein ~17.3g
~equal in Fats ~7.03g
~equal in Carbs ~66.22g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
1
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.328g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~2.376g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.766g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Bran raw DV% diff.
Selenium 45.2µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 1.17mg 34%
Manganese 4.916mg 5.63mg 31%
Phosphorus 523mg 734mg 30%
Copper 0.626mg 0.403mg 25%
Fiber 10.6g 15.4g 19%
Magnesium 177mg 235mg 14%
Iron 4.72mg 5.41mg 9%
Zinc 3.97mg 3.11mg 8%
Calories 389kcal 246kcal 7%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 7%
Choline 32.2mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.22mg 6%
Potassium 429mg 566mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.165mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 1.494mg 3%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 2.766g 2%
Saturated fat 1.217g 1.328g 1%
Protein 16.89g 17.3g 1%
Folate 56µg 52µg 1%
Fats 6.9g 7.03g 0%
Carbs 66.27g 66.22g 0%
Net carbs 55.67g 50.82g N/A
Calcium 54mg 58mg 0%
Sugar 1.45g N/A
Sodium 2mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.934mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 2.376g 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.502mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.668mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 1.374mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.76mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.335mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.908mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.964mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.41mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oats Bran raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Oats
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.