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Rye vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Rye and Bran raw

  • Rye has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Bran raw is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Bran raw covers your daily Manganese needs 133% more than Rye.
  • Bran raw contains 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Rye. Rye contains 4.27mg of Vitamin B3, while Bran raw contains 0.934mg.
  • Rye has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Rye grain 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.
Rye
Rye
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +141.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11%
Contains more IronIron +105.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +17.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +225.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.403mg

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.
Rye
Rye
5
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +357.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +270.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.494mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 CarbsCarbs +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +61.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +67.3%
Contains more FatsFats +331.3%
Contains more OtherOther +84.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1042.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +260.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Bran raw Opinion
Calories 338kcal 246kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 17.3g Bran raw
Fats 1.63g 7.03g Bran raw
Net carbs 60.76g 50.82g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 66.22g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 235mg Bran raw
Calcium 24mg 58mg Bran raw
Potassium 510mg 566mg Bran raw
Iron 2.63mg 5.41mg Bran raw
Sugar 0.98g 1.45g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 15.4g Bran raw
Copper 0.367mg 0.403mg Bran raw
Zinc 2.65mg 3.11mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 332mg 734mg Bran raw
Sodium 2mg 4mg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg 1.01mg Bran raw
Manganese 2.577mg 5.63mg Bran raw
Selenium 13.9µg 45.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.22mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.934mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.165mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3.2µg Rye
Folate 38µg 52µg Bran raw
Choline 30.4mg 32.2mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 0.197g 1.328g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 2.376g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 2.766g Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.289mg 0.502mg Bran raw
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.668mg Bran raw
Leucine 0.563mg 1.374mg Bran raw
Lysine 0.286mg 0.76mg Bran raw
Methionine 0.153mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.908mg Bran raw
Valine 0.317mg 0.964mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.189mg 0.41mg Bran raw
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.