Oatmeal vs. Cream of Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Oatmeal and Cream of Rice
- Oatmeal has more Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B6, while Cream of Rice has more Iron, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, and Phosphorus.
- Cream of Rice covers your daily need of Iron 281% more than Oatmeal.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Cereals, CREAM OF RICE, dry.
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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 | +13% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +134.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +377.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +280% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +146.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
6.3 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
82.4 g
Water:
10.5 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +172% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +700.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +165.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +606.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.136 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +150.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +217.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 370kcal |
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| Protein | 2.37g | 6.3g |
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| Fats | 1.36g | 0.5g |
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| Net carbs | 9.97g | 81.7g |
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| Carbs | 11.67g | 82.4g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 5mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 143mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 28.44mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.7g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.244mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.12mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 124mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 433IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 130µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 1.033mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.51mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 7.46mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.195mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 29µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 4.7mg | 5.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.136g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g | 0.156g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.314mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.332mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.52mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.265mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.187mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.267mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.407mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.189mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream of Rice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.