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Oatmeal vs. Green bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oatmeal and Green bean?

  • Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, yet Green bean is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 66% higher.
  • Oatmeal has 25 times more Selenium than Green bean. Oatmeal has 5µg of Selenium, while Green bean has 0.2µg.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
8
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +816.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Zinc +148%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +95.8%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Potassium +139.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Green bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 25% 13% 13% 13% 1% 7% 19% 38% 2%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +816.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +165.5%
Contains more Zinc +148%
Contains more Copper +15.8%
Contains more Manganese +95.8%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Contains more Potassium +139.3%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
6
:
4
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11875%
Oatmeal
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%
Green bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 10% 0% 33% 19% 23% 12% 5% 13% 25% 0% 120%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +392.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +328.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +11875%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
3
:
2
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +385.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.1%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Equal in Water - 89.22
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Green bean
2% 8% 89%
Protein: 1.89 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 7.88 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +385.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.1%
Contains more Other +28.1%
Equal in Water - 89.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
1
Green bean
Green bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3454.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Green bean
29% 5% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.145 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3454.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +193.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Green bean
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 Oatmeal Green bean Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 4.68g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 1.89g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.28g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 7.88g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 35kcal Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 3.63g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Green bean
Calcium 80mg 44mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.65mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 18mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 29mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 146mg Green bean
Sodium 49mg 1mg Green bean
Zinc 0.62mg 0.25mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.057mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.285mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0.2µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 633IU Green bean
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 32µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.46mg Green bean
Vitamin C 0mg 9.7mg Green bean
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.074mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.097mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.614mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.074mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.056mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 33µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 47.9µg Green bean
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.02mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg 0.082mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.069mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg 0.116mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg 0.091mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg 0.023mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.069mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg 0.093mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg 0.035mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Green bean
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.064g Green bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.011g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.145g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Green bean
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
27%
Oatmeal
24%
Green bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
14%
Green bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean
Green bean contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean
Green bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Green bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169141/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.