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Oatmeal vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oatmeal and Chinese cuisine?

  • Oatmeal is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Chinese cuisine is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin C.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 61% higher.
  • Oatmeal has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Chinese cuisine. Oatmeal has 0.26mg of Vitamin B1, while Chinese cuisine has 0.033mg.
  • Oatmeal contains less Sodium.

We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +436.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Manganese +279.6%
Contains more Potassium +234.4%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +263.6%
Contains more Iron +436.9%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Copper +34.7%
Contains more Manganese +279.6%
Contains more Potassium +234.4%
Contains more Zinc +141.9%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Equal in Phosphorus - 76

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12725%
Equal in Folate - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1071.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +12725%
Equal in Folate - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Protein +198.7%
Contains more Fats +289.7%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Equal in Water - 78.82
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +60.1%
Contains more Protein +198.7%
Contains more Fats +289.7%
Contains more Other +164.9%
Equal in Water - 78.82

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +400%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +469.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +303.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +469.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +303.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Chinese cuisine
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 5.79g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 7.08g Chinese cuisine
Fats 1.36g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 11.67g 7.29g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 105kcal Chinese cuisine
Starch 10.37g 1.82g Oatmeal
Fructose 0g 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 0.46g 2.41g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 22mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 1.11mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 15mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 76mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 49mg 409mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.066mg 0.049mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.147mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 6.7µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A 433IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 63µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.033mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.055mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 1.32mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.161mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 0.4µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.083mg Chinese cuisine
Threonine 0.083mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.314mg Chinese cuisine
Leucine 0.2mg 0.525mg Chinese cuisine
Lysine 0.135mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.04mg 0.158mg Chinese cuisine
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.317mg Chinese cuisine
Valine 0.151mg 0.327mg Chinese cuisine
Histidine 0.057mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0.058g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.978g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Chinese cuisine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Oatmeal
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.