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Oatmeal vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between oatmeal and duck meat

  • Oatmeal has more iron and manganese, while duck meat has more selenium, copper, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Duck meat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 47% more than oatmeal.
  • Oatmeal contains 29 times more manganese than duck meat. While oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, duck meat contains only 0.019mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in oatmeal is lower.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of duck meat is 0, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627.3%
Contains more IronIron +120.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2836.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +243.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%

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 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1175%
Contains more CholineCholine +972.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +62.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +701.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1984.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.9%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3199.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +756.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.226g 9.67g 43%
Fats 1.36g 28.35g 42%
Iron 5.96mg 2.7mg 41%
Protein 2.37g 18.99g 33%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 12.9g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Selenium 5µg 20µg 27%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.019mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 3.65g 21%
Copper 0.066mg 0.227mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 1.098mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calories 68kcal 337kcal 13%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 4.825mg 11%
Phosphorus 77mg 156mg 11%
Zinc 0.62mg 1.86mg 11%
Folate 44µg 6µg 10%
Choline 4.7mg 50.4mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.18mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Vitamin A 130µg 63µg 7%
Calcium 80mg 11mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.174mg 7%
Carbs 11.67g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.1µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.269mg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Potassium 61mg 204mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.7mg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.46g 0g N/A
Sodium 49mg 59mg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.444g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.