Oatmeal vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and candy bar
- Oatmeal has more iron; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, manganese, vitamin E, and magnesium.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11747% more than oatmeal.
- Candy bar has 6 times less iron than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 5.96mg of iron, while candy bar has 0.97mg.
- Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Candies, peanut bar.
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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 IronIron | +514.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +323.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +567.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1072.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +535.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +122.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +5757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +161.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52658.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +525.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +5151.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +554% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2377.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +306.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4176.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2400% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 153mg | 11747% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.774mg | 79% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 10.65g | 68% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.97mg | 62% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 33.7g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 16.721g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 308mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 7.922mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 3.94mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 1.243mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 4.1mg | 27% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 15.5g | 26% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 522kcal | 23% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 110mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 4.678g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.1mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 47.4g | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.83mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 4.1g | 10% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 407mg | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 75µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 156mg | 5% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 29.4mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Calcium | 80mg | 78mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 42.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.534mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.986mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.787mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.638mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.385mg | 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%
2748%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
88%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 41.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 107mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.