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Oatmeal vs. Condensed milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are oatmeal and condensed milk different?

  • Oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, while condensed milk is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 72% more than condensed milk.
  • Oatmeal contains 93 times more manganese than condensed milk. Oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, while condensed milk contains 0.006mg.
  • Oatmeal is lower in saturated fat.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than condensed milk (61).

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Milk, canned, condensed, sweetened 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 85% 33% 7.1% 5% 26% 108% 17% 0.78% 81%
Contains more IronIron +3036.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +340%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +508.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +228.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 3.2% 3% 23% 96% 3.9% 45% 12% 55% 1.5% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1340.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +468.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +1795.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
8% 9% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 8.7 g
Carbs: 54.4 g
Water: 27.16 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +209.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +233.8%
Contains more FatsFats +539.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366.2%
Contains more OtherOther +221.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.486 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.427 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.337 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +520.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Condensed milk DV% diff.
Iron 5.96mg 0.19mg 72%
Phosphorus 77mg 253mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.226g 5.486g 24%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.006mg 24%
Calcium 80mg 284mg 20%
Selenium 5µg 14.8µg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.44µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.051mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.21mg 18%
Choline 4.7mg 89.1mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.416mg 15%
Carbs 11.67g 54.4g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.09mg 14%
Calories 68kcal 321kcal 13%
Fats 1.36g 8.7g 11%
Protein 2.37g 7.91g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 34mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.75mg 9%
Potassium 61mg 371mg 9%
Folate 44µg 11µg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin A 130µg 74µg 6%
Copper 0.066mg 0.015mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 2.427g 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Sodium 49mg 127mg 3%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.94mg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.337g 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 54.4g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0.46g 54.4g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.6µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.112mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.357mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.479mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.627mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.198mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.529mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.214mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Condensed milk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Oatmeal
26%
Condensed milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
38%
Condensed milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.26g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Condensed milk
Condensed milk is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Condensed milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171275/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.