Oatmeal vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between oatmeal and margarine
- Oatmeal has more iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate; however, margarine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin E.
- Margarine covers your daily vitamin K needs 77% more than oatmeal.
- Margarine has 132 times less vitamin B3 than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 3.025mg of vitamin B3, while margarine has 0.023mg.
- Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of margarine is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +766.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2566.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +9833.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1440% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +481.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13052.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +163.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1381.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1567.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +408.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5834.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9843% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5604.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 24.302g | 159% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 80.71g | 122% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 38.877g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 819µg | 77% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 93µg | 77% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.06mg | 74% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 15.189g | 68% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 9mg | 60% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 717kcal | 32% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.009mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.01mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.023mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.037mg | 14% |
| Folate | 44µg | 1µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 3mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 0.16g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 12.4mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 0.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 14.89g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 21.522g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
55%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.963g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.