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Oatmeal vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oatmeal and Noodles

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, while Noodles has more Selenium, and Folate.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 56% more than Noodles.
  • Oatmeal contains 22 times more Vitamin A RAE than Noodles. While Oatmeal contains 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, Noodles contains only 6µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
6
:
4
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +305.4%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains more Manganese +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Contains more Selenium +378%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76
Equal in Zinc - 0.65
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Noodles
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +305.4%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.5%
Contains more Manganese +77.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Copper +48.5%
Contains more Selenium +378%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76
Equal in Zinc - 0.65

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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
6
:
5
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Vitamin A +1961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Noodles
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +530.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.2%
Contains more Folate +90.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
3
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +115.6%
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Noodles
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +14%
Contains more Protein +91.6%
Contains more Fats +52.2%
Contains more Carbs +115.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
1
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Noodles
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
3
:
2
Noodles
Noodles
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +625%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Oatmeal
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Noodles
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +625%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Noodles
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 2.37g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 1.36g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 11.67g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 68kcal 138kcal Noodles
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0.4g Noodles
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 12mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 1.47mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 76mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 38mg Oatmeal
Sodium 49mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.62mg 0.65mg Noodles
Copper 0.066mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0.558mg 0.315mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 433IU 21IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 6µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.136mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 2.077mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.263mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.046mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.083mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.2mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.135mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.04mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.151mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.057mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0.029g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.419g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Noodles
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Oatmeal
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.