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Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals

Wheat bran, raw

Flakes, bran and germs 271 kcal / 100 g FSVO V7.1

100 g of Wheat bran, raw provides 271 kcal (1,120 kJ). Its composition stands out for its content of phosphorus (1,140 mg), dietary fibre (45.1 g) and magnesium (480 mg) per 100 g. This food belongs to the “Flakes, bran and germs” category (“Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals” family) of the Swiss database.

No. 2 · foods high in fibre No. 5 · magnesium content of foods No. 3 · sources of zinc
Wheat bran, raw

The essentials for 100 g

Protein15.2 g 30%
Fat5.5 g 8%
Carbohydrates17.7 g 7%
Dietary fibre45.1 g 150%

% of nutrient reference values (adults), for the displayed portion.

Detailed composition

for 100 g
NutrientValue% NRV*
Macronutrients
Energy271 kcal (1,120 kJ)C14%
Protein15.2 gA30%
Fat5.5 gE8%
of which saturated fat0.9 gE5%
of which polyunsaturated2.9 gEn/a
of which omega-30.1 gCn/a
Carbohydrates17.7 gA7%
of which sugars1.9 gA2%
Dietary fibre45.1 gA150%
Water11.5 gAn/a
Alcohol0 gEn/a
Minerals
Calcium67 mgA8%
Iron16 mgA114%
Magnesium480 mgA128%
Phosphorus1,140 mgA163%
Potassium1,340 mgA67%
Sodium2 mgA0%
Zinc9.2 mgA92%
Vitamins
Vitamin D0 µgA0%
Vitamin B120 µgA0%
Vitamin C0 mgA0%
Folate195 µgA98%

* Share of the nutrient reference values for adults (Swiss FIC ordinance, annex 10), for the displayed portion. For dietary fibre the annex sets no value: the 30 g a day is an indicative benchmark. “n/a”: value not available in the source, never estimated by us. A, E or C indicates each value’s origin.

As a share of daily needs

Covered by 100 g · reference population: average adult.

Protein30%
Fat8%
Carbohydrates7%
Dietary fibre150%
Phosphorus163%
Magnesium128%
Iron114%
Folate98%
Zinc92%

Quick comparison

Difference per 100 g from this food’s point of view: “+” = it contains more than the compared food.

ComparisonProteinFatEnergy
vs Oat flakes+ 1.7 g− 2 g− 110 kcal
vs Wheat wolemeal flakes+ 1.7 g+ 3.7 g− 64 kcal
vs Cereal flakes (average)+ 3.7 g+ 1.8 g− 81 kcal

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Within the “Bread, flakes and breakfast cereals” family, selected by nutritional proximity (method v1.0).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories in 100 g of Wheat bran, raw?
100 g of Wheat bran, raw provides 271 kcal, i.e. 1,120 kJ (FSVO data V7.1).
How much protein in 100 g of Wheat bran, raw?
100 g provides 15.2 g of protein, i.e. 30% of the adult reference value (50 g).
Where does this food rank for fibre content?
With 45.1 g per 100 g, this food ranks 2th in our fibre content ranking, out of 801 foods in the database with a recorded value.
What is the fat content of 100 g of Wheat bran, raw?
100 g contains 5.5 g of fat, of which 0.9 g saturated fatty acids.
Where do these values come from?
From the Swiss food composition database V7.1 published by the FSVO (July 2026). Every value carries an origin indicator: A (measured), E (estimated) or C (calculated).
Which preparation state do the values refer to?
To the official label “Wheat bran, raw” in the database: the state (raw, cooked, drained…) is specified where relevant. Preparation substantially changes the composition per 100 g, especially the water content.

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