Fast food vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fast food and oatmeal
- Fast food has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate; however, oatmeal is richer in iron.
- Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 37% more than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of fast food is 66.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 PotassiumPotassium | +223% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +306.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +306% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +442.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1125% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +631.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +597% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +783.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +166.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1136.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +120.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 5.96mg | 36% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 5µg | 28% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 2.37g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 0.226g | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 0.62mg | 17% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 1.36g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 3.025mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 130µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 49mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 0.391g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.215mg | 11% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 68kcal | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.558mg | 9% |
| Folate | 80µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.426g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 77mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 11.67g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.29mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 10.37g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 4.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 0.317mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 61mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0g | 3% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 80mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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 Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 282mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.267g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fast food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)