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Oatmeal vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oatmeal and Italian ice

  • Italian ice contains less Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Selenium, and Calcium than Oatmeal.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 73% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 Calcium +7900%
Contains more Iron +6522.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +916.7%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +2690%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +7900%
Contains more Iron +6522.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +916.7%
Contains more Zinc +1966.7%
Contains more Copper +560%
Contains more Manganese +2690%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14400%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +323.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6240%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14400%
Contains more Folate +780%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +7800%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Other +1040%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Water - 86.4
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +7800%
Contains more Fats +6700%
Contains more Other +1040%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Water - 86.4

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Italian ice
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 Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 13.5g Italian ice
Protein 2.37g 0.03g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.02g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 13.5g Italian ice
Calories 68kcal 53kcal Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Italian ice
Fiber 1.7g 0g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 1mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.09mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 0mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 0mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 6mg Oatmeal
Sodium 49mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.62mg 0.03mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.01mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.02mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0.1µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 167IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.005mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.01mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.715mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.005mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.002mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
1%
Italian ice

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?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.