Oatmeal vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and herring
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B1, while herring has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin D, phosphorus, and choline.
- Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 548% more than oatmeal.
- Oatmeal contains 14 times more manganese than herring. While oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, herring contains only 0.04mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in oatmeal is lower.
- Herring has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of herring 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, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +322.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1295% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +586.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +293.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +836% |
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 | +261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1857.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1672.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +871.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +752.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1125.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +542% |
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 Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 13.14µg | 548% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 46.8µg | 76% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.41mg | 57% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 23.03g | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 303mg | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 214IU | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 77mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.04mg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 11.59g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 2.735g | 15% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 83.3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.112mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 419mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 2.615g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 4.79g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 36µg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 1.37mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.74mg | 8% |
| Folate | 44µg | 12µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 4.124mg | 7% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 203kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.299mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.118mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.348mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 0g | 4% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.071g | N/A |
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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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163%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.389g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herring is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herring is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)