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Wheat bran calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of wheat bran contains 216 calories, with 15.6 g of protein, 64.5 g of carbohydrate and 4.3 g of fat. It provides 42.8 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 17% Carbs 72% Fat 11%
How wheat bran compares
Per 100 g, against the closest grains & pasta in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat bran | 216 kcal | 15.6 g | 64.5 g | 4.3 g |
| Oat bran | 246 kcal | 17.3 g | 66.2 g | 7 g |
| Corn bran | 224 kcal | 8.4 g | 85.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Fresh-refrigerated spinach pasta | 289 kcal | 11.3 g | 55.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Fresh-refrigerated plain pasta | 288 kcal | 11.3 g | 54.7 g | 2.3 g |
Nutrition facts for wheat bran
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal |
| Protein | 15.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 64.5 g |
| Fat | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 42.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in wheat bran
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Manganese | 11.5 mg | 500% |
| Magnesium | 611 mg | 145% |
| Selenium | 77.6 µg | 141% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 111% |
| Niacin (B3) | 13.6 mg | 85% |
| Phosphorus | 1013 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.3 mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 7.3 mg | 66% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common wheat bran servings
How many calories in a portion of wheat bran — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (58 g) | 125 kcal | 9 g | 37 g | 2 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 216 kcal | 16 g | 65 g | 4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in wheat bran?
Wheat bran has 216 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in wheat bran?
Wheat bran contains 15.6 g of protein per 100 g.
Is wheat bran a good source of protein?
Wheat bran provides 15.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 17% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does wheat bran have?
Wheat bran has 42.8 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these wheat bran calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169722 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
