Oatmeal vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and corn raw
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and calcium; however, corn raw is richer in vitamin B5.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 68% more than corn raw.
- Corn raw has 40 times less calcium than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 80mg of calcium, while corn raw has 2mg.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of corn raw is 52.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +3900% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1046.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +242.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +342.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
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 | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +67.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +126.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +389.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.5% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.35g
~equal in
Water
~76.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +81.9% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +206.9% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.52mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.163mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.155mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.6µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.717mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.77mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 270mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 18.7g | 2% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 5.7g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 3.27g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.94g | 2% |
| Folate | 44µg | 42µg | 1% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 86kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.054mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 1.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 16.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.325g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.432g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.487g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)