Baby food vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between baby food and oats
- Baby food has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium; however, oats are higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and fiber.
- Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 535% more than oats.
- Baby food has 36 times more vitamin B3 than oats. While baby food has 34.714mg of vitamin B3, oats have only 0.961mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Oats.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1257.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +906.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +219.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1854.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3512.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.7% |
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Carbs
~66.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -36.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +49.4% |
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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| 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 price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 4.72mg | 535% |
| Manganese | 4.916mg | 214% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 0.961mg | 211% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.139mg | 198% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.763mg | 140% |
| Calcium | 733mg | 54mg | 68% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 47% | |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.626mg | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 523mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 177mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 3.97mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 10.6g | 12% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 16.89g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 2.535g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 1.349mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.119mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 4.4g | 6.9g | 4% |
| Folate | 43µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 2.178g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 1.217g | 2% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 66.27g | 2% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 389kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Potassium | 437mg | 429mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
164%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baby food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food 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.