Oatmeal vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and chickpeas
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B6; however, chickpeas are richer in folate, copper, fiber, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 38% more than chickpeas.
- Chickpeas have 6 times less vitamin B3 than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 3.025mg of vitamin B3, while chickpeas have 0.526mg.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of chickpeas is 36.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +63.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +106.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +35.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +377% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.6% |
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 | +12900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +124.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +241.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +475.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +290.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +810.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +273.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -16% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +49.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +171.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 2.89mg | 38% |
| Folate | 44µg | 172µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.352mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7.6g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 1.03mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.526mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 1µg | 14% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 8.86g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 168mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.116mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.139mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.063mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.53mg | 8% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 42.8mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 291mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.156g | 5% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 164kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 27.42g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 48mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 4µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 49mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 3.7µg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 2.59g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.286mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 19.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 4.8g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.269g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.583g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.631mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.593mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.244mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpeas is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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