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Almonds vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Almonds and Oat different?

  • Almonds are higher in Vitamin B2, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Oat is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oat is 119% higher.
  • Almonds contain 8 times more Vitamin B2 than Oat. While Almonds contain 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Oat contains only 0.139mg.
  • Oat has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, almonds and Oats are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +398.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +27.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +125.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~523mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +718.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.2%
Contains more FatsFats +623.6%
Contains more OtherOther +72.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.5%
Contains more WaterWater +86.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1348.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Oat Opinion
Calories 579kcal 389kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 16.89g Almonds
Fats 49.93g 6.9g Almonds
Net carbs 9.05g 55.67g Oat
Carbs 21.55g 66.27g Oat
Magnesium 270mg 177mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 54mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 429mg Almonds
Iron 3.71mg 4.72mg Oat
Sugar 4.35g Oat
Fiber 12.5g 10.6g Almonds
Copper 1.031mg 0.626mg Almonds
Zinc 3.12mg 3.97mg Oat
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 1mg 2mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Almonds
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.139mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 0.961mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.119mg Almonds
Folate 44µg 56µg Oat
Trans Fat 0.015g Oat
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 1.217g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 2.178g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 2.535g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.601mg 0.575mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.694mg Almonds
Leucine 1.473mg 1.284mg Almonds
Lysine 0.568mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.157mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0.895mg Almonds
Valine 0.855mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.539mg 0.405mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Oat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.