Oatmeal vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oatmeal and crouton
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin A; however, crouton is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, fiber, and copper.
- Crouton covers your daily selenium needs 59% more than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Croutons, plain.
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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 IronIron | +46.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +19.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +147% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +650% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1015.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1427.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +402.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +385.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +529.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +682.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 37.5µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.623mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 698mg | 28% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 4.08mg | 24% |
| Folate | 44µg | 132µg | 22% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 73.5g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.026mg | 20% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 11.9g | 19% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 407kcal | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 5.439mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.163mg | 11% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 6.6g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 3.059g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.273g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 1.51g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 115mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.272mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 124mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.429mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.89mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Calcium | 80mg | 76mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crouton is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton 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 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.