Almonds vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between almonds and oatmeal
- Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, vitamin B2, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium; however, oatmeal has more iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin E for almonds is 170% higher.
- Oatmeal has 16 times less copper than almonds. Almonds have 1.031mg of copper, while oatmeal has 0.066mg.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than almonds.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, almonds and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +938.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1101.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1462.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +403.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +524.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +429.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1008.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +792.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3571.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +84.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +419.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1805.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7969.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2794.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1262.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1340.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +128.6% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 0.07mg | 170% |
| Copper | 1.031mg | 0.066mg | 107% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.329g | 0.426g | 79% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 31.551g | 0.391g | 78% |
| Fats | 49.93g | 1.36g | 75% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.138mg | 0.215mg | 71% |
| Manganese | 2.179mg | 0.558mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 481mg | 77mg | 58% |
| Magnesium | 270mg | 26mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 12.5g | 1.7g | 43% |
| Protein | 21.15g | 2.37g | 38% |
| Iron | 3.71mg | 5.96mg | 28% |
| Calories | 579kcal | 68kcal | 26% |
| Zinc | 3.12mg | 0.62mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 733mg | 61mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 80mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 3.802g | 0.226g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.137mg | 0.29mg | 12% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 4.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.205mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.618mg | 3.025mg | 4% |
| Starch | 0.72g | 10.37g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.471mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 21.55g | 11.67g | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 9.05g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Folate | 44µg | 44µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.211mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.601mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.751mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.473mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.568mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.132mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.855mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.539mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.576g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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.