Grains & pasta

Oat bran, raw

FDC 168872cup (94 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 86 · +22 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Oat bran, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 86 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 5 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of magnesium (56% DV), an excellent source of dietary fiber (55% DV), an excellent source of protein (35% DV). Most of its 246 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 17.3 g · 17%Carb 66.2 g · 67%Fat 7 g · 16%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories246 kcal12%
Total fat7 g9%
Saturated fat1.3 g7%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium4 mg0%
Carbohydrate66 g24%
Dietary fiber15 g55%
Sugars1.5 g
Protein17 g35%
Potassium566 mg12%
Calcium58 mg4%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Magnesium235 mg56%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E1 mg7%

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FDC 168872

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Magnesium56% DV
Dietary fiber55% DV
Protein35% DV
Iron30% DV
Potassium12% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density86 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g17 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g15 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g4 vs 5 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Oat bran, cookedDensity 87 vs 86Corn bran, crudeDensity 91 vs 86Rice bran, crudeDensity 93 vs 86

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