Oatmeal vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oatmeal and cod different?
- Oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, while cod is higher in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, and choline.
- Cod covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 3054% more than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal contains 37 times more manganese than cod. Oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, while cod contains 0.015mg.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than cod (0).
Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw types were used 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 CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1468.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3620% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +577% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +163.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +562% |
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 | +242.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +814.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1287.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +103% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +651.5% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +316% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +84.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 153mg | 3054% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.38mg | 70% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 33.1µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 17.81g | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.015mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 203mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 12µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.065mg | 12% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 65.2mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 413mg | 10% |
| Folate | 44µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 2.063mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.245mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.094g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 82kcal | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 49mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.