7. Wheat Bran vs. Oat Bran
With only 125 calories and 2.5 grams of fat per cup, wheat bran is an excellent choice for dieters. Oat bran has nearly twice the number of calories per cup, a higher fat content, and just seven grams of fiber. On the other hand, oat bran provides 100 percent of the B-vitamin daily allowance, while wheat bran offers a quarter of that. Oat bran is a soluble fiber. The gel-like substance it forms in the digestive tract helps bind cholesterol and dispose of it through the body’s stools. However, nutritional research indicates cereals made with wheat bran offer more antioxidants.
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