Oat bran is the outer husk of the oat grain and a favorite source of healthy soluble fiber for the digestive tract. Made from our fresh, organic oat flakes. Spoon it into anything, use in baked goods, as cereal and more! A "bran" new way to support your healthy lifestyle Oats are gluten-free, and oat bran is a good source of beta-glucan, which has been shown to support the immune system, healthy cholesterol levels and the body's blood sugar mechanism. Both oat bran and rolled oats contain approximately the same amounts of fat, carbohydrates, protein, sugars, calcium and iron. However, oat bran contains significantly more fiber. Oat bran also generally contains more potassium, phosphorus, folate, selenium, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids than rolled oats. Both oat bran and whole/rolled/cracked oats play a major role in a healthy diet.