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Corn vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Corn and Oatmeal

  • Corn has more Vitamin B5, while Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 69% higher.
  • Oatmeal contains 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Corn. Corn contains 0.792mg of Vitamin B5, while Oatmeal contains 0.317mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Corn
2
:
Contains more Potassium +257.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +1224.4%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Manganese +234.1%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Equal in Zinc - 0.62
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Potassium +257.4%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +1224.4%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Manganese +234.1%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
Equal in Phosphorus - 77
Equal in Zinc - 0.62

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.
Corn
3
:
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +91.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
4
:
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Fats - 1.36
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +43.9%
Contains more Fats +10.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.8%
Contains more Other +22.8%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Equal in Fats - 1.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.391
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.391

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn
4
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Contains more Sucrose +844.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +44.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Sucrose +844.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +44.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 18.58g 9.97g Corn
Protein 3.41g 2.37g Corn
Fats 1.5g 1.36g Corn
Carbs 20.98g 11.67g Corn
Calories 96kcal 68kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g 10.37g Oatmeal
Fructose 0.79g 0g Corn
Sugar 4.54g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g Corn
Calcium 3mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 0.45mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Phosphorus 77mg 77mg
Potassium 218mg 61mg Corn
Sodium 1mg 49mg Corn
Zinc 0.62mg 0.62mg
Copper 0.049mg 0.066mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.167mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 263IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.07mg Corn
Vitamin C 5.5mg 0mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 1.683mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.792mg 0.317mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.139mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 23µg 44µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.4µg
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.133mg 0.083mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg 0.105mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg 0.2mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg 0.135mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg 0.04mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg 0.13mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg 0.151mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg 0.057mg Corn
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.226g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.426g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Corn
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Corn
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients
  2. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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