Oatmeal vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and broccoli
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, while broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Broccoli covers your daily need for vitamin C, 99% more than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal contains 8 times more iron than broccoli. While oatmeal contains 5.96mg of iron, broccoli contains only 0.73mg.
- Broccoli has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broccoli is 32, 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 Broccoli, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +716.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +165.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +418% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.7% |
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 | +319.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +266.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +373.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1014.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +297.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +267.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +75.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.6% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3454.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1021.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +190% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 89.2mg | 99% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 101.6µg | 84% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.73mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.071mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.21mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.639mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 31µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.175mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 316mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.117mg | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 63µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.573mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 2.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.6g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 0g | 4% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 18.7mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.038g | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 34kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 66mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.37g | 2% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 6.64g | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.039g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 2.82g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.68g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.059mg | 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%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.187g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
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.