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Chicken meat vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken meat and oats?

  • Chicken meat is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, oats are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 213% more.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index (0) than oats (59).

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Oats types 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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Oats
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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 SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +669.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.4%
Contains more IronIron +274.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +848.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +104.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24480%

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% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Oats
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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 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +783.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more FolateFolate +1020%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Oats
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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 +61.6%
Contains more FatsFats +97.1%
Contains more WaterWater +623.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Oats
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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 +145.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Oats DV% diff.
Manganese 0.02mg 4.916mg 213%
Copper 0.066mg 0.626mg 62%
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.763mg 58%
Phosphorus 182mg 523mg 49%
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 0.961mg 47%
Iron 1.26mg 4.72mg 43%
Selenium 23.9µg 43%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Magnesium 23mg 177mg 37%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Carbs 0g 66.27g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.119mg 22%
Protein 27.3g 16.89g 21%
Zinc 1.94mg 3.97mg 18%
Folate 5µg 56µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Saturated fat 3.79g 1.217g 12%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Fats 13.6g 6.9g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 5.34g 2.178g 8%
Calories 239kcal 389kcal 8%
Potassium 223mg 429mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 1.349mg 6%
Vitamin A 48µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 15mg 54mg 4%
Sodium 82mg 2mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.535g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.139mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Net carbs 0g 55.67g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 1.128mg 0.575mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.362mg 0.694mg 0%
Leucine 1.986mg 1.284mg 0%
Lysine 2.223mg 0.701mg 0%
Methionine 0.726mg 0.312mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.895mg 0%
Valine 1.325mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.802mg 0.405mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Oats
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
36%
Chicken meat
30%
Oats
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
154%
Oats

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.573g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/nutrients
  2. Oats - 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.