Oatmeal vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oatmeal and caramel?
- Oatmeal is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin A, yet caramel is higher in vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 73% more.
- Oatmeal has 51 times more manganese than caramel. While oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, caramel has only 0.011mg.
- The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
- The glycemic index of caramel is lower.
We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Candies, caramels types in this article.
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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 | +52.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4157.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +266.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4972.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +177.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +250.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.1% |
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 | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1943.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +417.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +350% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +888.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +495.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +559.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +294.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +716.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.14mg | 73% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.011mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 77g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 3.478g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.056mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.148mg | 18% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 382kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.103mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 2.476g | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 4µg | 10% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 8.1g | 10% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 245mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 138mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.62mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 1.8µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 214mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.018mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 114mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 4.6g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.256mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1.542g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.44mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.115mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 196mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caramel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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