Oatmeal vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and bananas
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin A, while bananas have more vitamin C and potassium.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 71% more than bananas.
- Oatmeal contains 16 times more calcium than bananas. While oatmeal contains 80mg of calcium, bananas contain only 5mg.
- Bananas have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of bananas is 48, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Bananas, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2192.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +313.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +486.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
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 AVitamin A | +4233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +738.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +194.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +354.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +108.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +312.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +95.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1121.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +483.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +92.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +724.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.26mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.031mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.665mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 3µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.27mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.073mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 358mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 5mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Folate | 44µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.367mg | 6% |
| Fructose | 0g | 4.85g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 22.84g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 1.09g | 3% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 5.38g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.073g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.032g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.112g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.077mg | 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
26%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Banana is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.