Oatmeal vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Oatmeal and Cereal
- Oatmeal contains less Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Manganese than Cereal.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 502% higher.
- The amount of Sodium in Oatmeal is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +36.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +471.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1125.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +41.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +26% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +544.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2318.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +879.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1964.1% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2123% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +155.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +644.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +291.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -13.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +91.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3258.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 378kcal |
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| Protein | 2.37g | 6.06g |
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| Fats | 1.36g | 1.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.97g | 85.45g |
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| Carbs | 11.67g | 86.85g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 34.06mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g | 10.35g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 7.6mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 77mg | |
| Sodium | 49mg | 795mg |
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| Vitamin A | 433IU | 2792IU |
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| Vitamin A | 130µg | 814µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.79mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 6.288mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 3.87mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 29.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 5.986mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g | 0.204g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.354g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.241mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.767mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.113mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.365mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.344mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.162mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.26g |
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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
25%
363%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 746mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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.