Flour vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flour and bran raw
- Flour has more folate and vitamin B3; however, bran raw has more manganese, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, copper, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for bran raw is 215% higher.
- Bran raw has 6 times less vitamin B3 than flour. Flour has 5.904mg of vitamin B3, while bran raw has 0.934mg.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index than bran raw.
Food types used in this article are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +968.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +286.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +429% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +179.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +344.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +579.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +725.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +124.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +532.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +251.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +241.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +966.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +82% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +67.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +617.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +530.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2631% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +569.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.682mg | 5.63mg | 215% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 734mg | 89% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 235mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 15.4g | 51% |
| Folate | 183µg | 52µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 1.17mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.934mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.403mg | 29% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 3.11mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 45.2µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 1.494mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.22mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 2.766g | 16% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 17.3g | 14% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 566mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 5.41mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 7.03g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.165mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 2.376g | 6% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 246kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 1.01mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 1.328g | 5% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 32.2mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 66.22g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 3.2µg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 50.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 1.45g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 1.374mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.41mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bran raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.