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Oatmeal vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between oatmeal and gefilte fish

  • Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate, while gefilte fish has more vitamin B12 and copper.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 44% more than gefilte fish.
  • Oatmeal contains 15 times more folate than gefilte fish. While oatmeal contains 44µg of folate, gefilte fish contains only 3µg.
  • The amount of sodium in oatmeal is lower.
  • Gefilte fish has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of gefilte fish 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 Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.8%
Contains more IronIron +140.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +664.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110%
~equal in Phosphorus ~73mg

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
10
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 2.7% 9% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +202.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +282.7%
Contains more FatsFats +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +152.6%
~equal in Water ~80.35g

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
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +110.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Gefilte fish DV% diff.
Iron 5.96mg 2.48mg 44%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.84µg 35%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.073mg 21%
Sodium 49mg 524mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.065mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.08mg 16%
Copper 0.066mg 0.195mg 14%
Protein 2.37g 9.07g 13%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 1mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.059mg 12%
Vitamin A 130µg 27µg 11%
Folate 44µg 3µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Selenium 5µg 10.5µg 10%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Calcium 80mg 23mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 9mg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Zinc 0.62mg 0.82mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.2mg 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.226g 0.412g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 0.824g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.285g 1%
Calories 68kcal 84kcal 1%
Phosphorus 77mg 73mg 1%
Potassium 61mg 91mg 1%
Carbs 11.67g 7.41g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg 1%
Fats 1.36g 1.73g 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 7.41g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0.488mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.486mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0.842mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.255mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.493mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.548mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.261mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Gefilte fish
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
15%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 475mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.