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Oatmeal vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oatmeal and Distilled beverage

  • The amount of Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Phosphorus, and Selenium in Oatmeal is higher than in Distilled beverage.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 74% more than Distilled beverage.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
9
:
1
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1825%
Contains more Potassium +2950%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Distilled beverage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +1825%
Contains more Potassium +2950%
Contains more Zinc +1450%
Contains more Copper +214.3%
Contains more Manganese +3000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98%

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.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
9
:
0
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Oatmeal
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%
Distilled beverage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
4
:
1
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11570%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Other +6215.8%
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Distilled beverage
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +11570%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Contains more Other +6215.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Distilled beverage Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 0.1g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 0g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 0.1g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0g Distilled beverage
Fiber 1.7g 0g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 0mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.04mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 0mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 4mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 2mg Oatmeal
Sodium 49mg 1mg Distilled beverage
Zinc 0.62mg 0.04mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.021mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.018mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.006mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.004mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.013mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.001mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg 0mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg 0mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg 0mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg 0mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg 0mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg 0mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Distilled beverage
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0g Distilled beverage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Distilled beverage
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
0%
Distilled beverage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
1%
Distilled beverage

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.