Oatmeal vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Oatmeal and Minestrone
- The amount of Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Folate in Oatmeal is higher than in Minestrone.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 70% more than Minestrone.
- Oatmeal contains 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Minestrone. While Oatmeal contains 0.215mg of Vitamin B2, Minestrone contains only 0.018mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Oatmeal is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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.
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Calcium
+471.4%
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Iron
+1468.4%
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Magnesium
+766.7%
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Phosphorus
+234.8%
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Sodium
-80.7%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+29.4%
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Manganese
+267.1%
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Potassium
+113.1%
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Calcium
+471.4%
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Iron
+1468.4%
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Magnesium
+766.7%
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Phosphorus
+234.8%
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Sodium
-80.7%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+29.4%
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Manganese
+267.1%
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Potassium
+113.1%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+1081.8%
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Vitamin B2
+1094.4%
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Vitamin B3
+673.7%
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Vitamin B5
+126.4%
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Vitamin B6
+607.3%
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Folate
+193.3%
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Vitamin A
+124%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1081.8%
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Vitamin B2
+1094.4%
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Vitamin B3
+673.7%
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Vitamin B5
+126.4%
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Vitamin B6
+607.3%
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Folate
+193.3%
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Vitamin A
+124%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+33.9%
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Fats
+30.8%
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Carbs
+150.4%
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Other
+110.5%
Equal in Water - 91.33
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
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1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
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1.2 g
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Protein
+33.9%
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Fats
+30.8%
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Carbs
+150.4%
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+110.5%
Equal in Water - 91.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+34.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.23
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.46
Saturated Fat:
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.426 g
Saturated Fat:
0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.46 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+34.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.23
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.46
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.97g | 4.26g |
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| Protein | 2.37g | 1.77g |
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| Fats | 1.36g | 1.04g |
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| Carbs | 11.67g | 4.66g |
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| Calories | 68kcal | 34kcal |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Sugar | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.4g |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.38mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 23mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 130mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 254mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.31mg |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.051mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.152mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 433IU | 970IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 130µg | 49µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.018mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.041mg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.054mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.098mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.076mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.064mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.074mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.03mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g | 0.29g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.46g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.004g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)