Oatmeal vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Oatmeal and Corn
- Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Corn has more Vitamin B5.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 69% higher.
- Corn contains 27 times less Calcium than Oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 80mg of Calcium, while Corn contains 3mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+2566.7%
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Iron
+1224.4%
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Copper
+34.7%
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Manganese
+234.1%
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Selenium
+2400%
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Potassium
+257.4%
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Sodium
-98%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
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Calcium
+2566.7%
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Iron
+1224.4%
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Copper
+34.7%
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Manganese
+234.1%
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Selenium
+2400%
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Potassium
+257.4%
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Sodium
-98%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+64.6%
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Vitamin B1
+179.6%
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Vitamin B2
+277.2%
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Vitamin B3
+79.7%
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Vitamin B6
+108.6%
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Folate
+91.3%
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Vitamin E
+28.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+149.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4
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Vitamin A
+64.6%
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Vitamin B1
+179.6%
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Vitamin B2
+277.2%
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Vitamin B3
+79.7%
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Vitamin B6
+108.6%
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Folate
+91.3%
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Vitamin E
+28.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+149.8%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+14.5%
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Protein
+43.9%
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Fats
+10.3%
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Carbs
+79.8%
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Other
+22.8%
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Water
+14.5%
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Protein
+43.9%
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Fats
+10.3%
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Carbs
+79.8%
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+22.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.374
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Saturated Fat
-12.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.374
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+44.6%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+844.8%
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Glucose
+∞%
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Fructose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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+44.6%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+844.8%
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Fructose
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Maltose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.97g | 18.58g |
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| Protein | 2.37g | 3.41g |
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| Fats | 1.36g | 1.5g |
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| Carbs | 11.67g | 20.98g |
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| Calories | 68kcal | 96kcal |
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| Starch | 10.37g | 7.17g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.79g |
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| Sugar | 0.46g | 4.54g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.4g |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.45mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 26mg | |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 77mg | |
| Potassium | 61mg | 218mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.62mg | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.167mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 433IU | 263IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 130µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.683mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.792mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.139mg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.133mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.133mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.358mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.141mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.069mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.155mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.191mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.091mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g | 0.374g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.603g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.