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Noodles vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Noodles and Oatmeal

  • Noodles has more Selenium, and Folate, while Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 56% more than Noodles.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +378%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.5%
Contains more IronIron +305.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.62mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~77mg

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% 1.3% 3.4% 3% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +90.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +446.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +530.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.26mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 ProteinProtein +91.6%
Contains more FatsFats +52.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.6%
Contains more WaterWater +24.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +48.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +625%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 138kcal 68kcal Noodles
Protein 4.54g 2.37g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 1.36g Noodles
Net carbs 23.96g 9.97g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 11.67g Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Oatmeal
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Oatmeal
Calcium 12mg 80mg Oatmeal
Potassium 38mg 61mg Oatmeal
Iron 1.47mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.4g 0.46g Noodles
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Oatmeal
Copper 0.098mg 0.066mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.62mg Noodles
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 76mg 77mg Oatmeal
Sodium 5mg 49mg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 6µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.07mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 23.9µg 5µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.26mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 84µg 44µg Noodles
Trans Fat 0.029g 0.003g Oatmeal
Choline 25.7mg 4.7mg Noodles
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.391g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.426g Noodles
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.04mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg 0.083mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.105mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.2mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.135mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.04mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.13mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.151mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.057mg Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles Oatmeal
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
20%
Noodles
25%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.193g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.