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Oatmeal vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oatmeal and pork Meat

  • Oatmeal has more iron and manganese; however, pork Meat has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork Meat is 60% higher.
  • Pork Meat has 43 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while pork Meat has 0.013mg.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than pork Meat.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more IronIron +418.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4192.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +590.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +290.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +664%

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.
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 0% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1791.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1004.2%
Contains more FatsFats +158.1%
Contains more OtherOther +52.6%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +241.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Pork Meat DV% diff.
Selenium 5µg 38.2µg 60%
Iron 5.96mg 1.15mg 60%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.95mg 58%
Protein 2.37g 26.17g 48%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.739mg 35%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 7.432mg 28%
Phosphorus 77mg 267mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Manganese 0.558mg 0.013mg 24%
Zinc 0.62mg 2.42mg 16%
Choline 4.7mg 88.9mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 1.012mg 14%
Vitamin A 130µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.387mg 13%
Potassium 61mg 421mg 11%
Folate 44µg 0µg 11%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Calcium 80mg 6mg 7%
Copper 0.066mg 0.111mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.226g 1.198g 4%
Calories 68kcal 143kcal 4%
Carbs 11.67g 0g 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Fats 1.36g 3.51g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.391g 1.334g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.506g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Magnesium 26mg 29mg 1%
Net carbs 9.97g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.46g 0g N/A
Sodium 49mg 57mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.972g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.