Spices vs Corn bran
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Spices 318
Corn bran 224
Protein (g)
Spices 12.0
Corn bran 8.36
Carbs (g)
Spices 56.6
Corn bran 85.6
Fat (g)
Spices 17.3
Corn bran 0.920
Fiber (g)
Spices 27.2
Corn bran 79.0
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne — 12.0g vs 8.36g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Corn bran, crude — 224 vs 318 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Spices, pepper, red or cayenne scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Spices | Corn bran | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 318 kcal | 224 kcal | +42% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 8.05 g | 4.71 g | +71% |
| Protein | 12.0 g | 8.36 g | +44% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 17.3 g | 0.920 g | +1777% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 56.6 g | 85.6 g | -34% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 27.2 g | 79.0 g | -66% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.26 g | 0.130 g | +2408% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.75 g | 0.243 g | +1032% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 76.4 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.328 mg | 0.010 mg | +3180% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.919 mg | 0.100 mg | +819% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 8.70 mg | 2.73 mg | +218% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.636 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 2.45 mg | 0.152 mg | +1512% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 106 ug | 4.00 ug | +2550% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 51.5 mg | 18.1 mg | +185% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2081 ug | 4.00 ug | +51925% |
| Carotene, beta | 21840 ug | 32.0 ug | +68150% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 21.0 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 29.8 mg | 0.420 mg | +7002% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 148 mg | 42.0 mg | +252% |
| Iron, Fe | 7.80 mg | 2.79 mg | +180% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 152 mg | 64.0 mg | +138% |
| Phosphorus, P | 293 mg | 72.0 mg | +307% |
| Potassium, K | 2014 mg | 44.0 mg | +4477% |
| Sodium, Na | 30.0 mg | 7.00 mg | +329% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.48 mg | 1.56 mg | +59% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.373 mg | 0.248 mg | +50% |
| Manganese, Mn | 2.00 mg | 0.140 mg | +1329% |
| Selenium, Se | 8.80 ug | 16.5 ug | -47% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1331 kj | 937 kj | +42% |
| Ash | 6.04 g | 0.360 g | +1578% |
| Total Sugars | 10.3 g | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 106 ug | 4.00 ug | +2550% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 106 ug | 4.00 ug | +2550% |
| Betaine | — | 4.60 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 6252 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 41610 IU | 71.0 IU | +58506% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 13157 ug | 1355 ug | +871% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 80.3 ug | 0.300 ug | +26667% |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0.030 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.090 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.36 g | 0.111 g | +2026% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.490 g | 0.015 g | +3167% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.240 g | 0.001 g | +23900% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 2.51 g | 0.243 g | +933% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 8.37 g | 0.421 g | +1888% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 7.71 g | 0.408 g | +1790% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.660 g | 0.013 g | +4977% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Phytosterols | 83.0 mg | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 0.600 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 2.20 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 0.300 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 0.200 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 15.0 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 18.0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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