Espresso vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between espresso and oatmeal
- Espresso has more vitamin B3 and magnesium, while oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin A.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 73% more than espresso.
- Espresso contains 3 times more magnesium than oatmeal. While espresso contains 80mg of magnesium, oatmeal contains only 26mg.
- Espresso has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of espresso is 0, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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 | +207.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4484.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1140% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1000% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1016% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +72.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1032.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1875% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +655.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +598.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +363% |
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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| Iron | 0.13mg | 5.96mg | 73% |
| Caffeine | 212mg | 0mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.29mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.558mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.26mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 3.025mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 26mg | 13% |
| Folate | 1µg | 44µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 77mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 80mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.317mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.62mg | 5% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 2.37g | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 1.67g | 11.67g | 3% |
| Calories | 9kcal | 68kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.426g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 1.36g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.391g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.67g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 4.7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 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
11%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)