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Wheat Bran

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The outer covering of the wheat kernel. The bran is a brown paper-like coating that is high in fiber. It is removed when wheat is processed into refined white flour, but it is retained when wheat is ground into whole-wheat flour.

USDA Nutrition Facts

Cereals ready-to-eat, wheat, bran, shredded, plain, salt and sugar free, single brand (USDA#43393)

Serving Size 1.25 cup (1 NLEA serving)
Calories 334
Protein 12g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 79g
Dietary Fiber 13g
Sugars 1g
Potassium 420mg
Sodium 5mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Wheat bran, crude (USDA#20077)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 216
Protein 15g
Total Fat 4g
Total Carbohydrates 64g
Dietary Fiber 42g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 1182mg
Sodium 2mg
Cholesterol 0mg

Muffins, wheat bran, toaster-type with raisins, toasted (USDA#18388)

Serving Size 1 oz
Calories 313
Protein 5g
Total Fat 9g
Total Carbohydrates 55g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 23g
Potassium 177mg
Sodium 527mg
Cholesterol 9mg

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