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Oatmeal vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oatmeal and Mothbeans

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, however, Mothbeans has more Folate, Magnesium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Oatmeal's daily need coverage for Iron is 35% more.
  • Oatmeal has 130 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mothbeans. Oatmeal has 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mothbeans has 1µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +398.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +148.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Equal in Manganese - 0.527
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% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2566.7%
Contains more Iron +89.8%
Contains more Selenium +78.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +398.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.6%
Contains more Copper +148.5%
Equal in Zinc - 0.59
Equal in Manganese - 0.527

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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Contains more Vitamin A +4230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +225%
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 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +4230%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.3%
Contains more Folate +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +147.3%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Protein +229.5%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Other +154.4%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Fats +147.3%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Protein +229.5%
Contains more Carbs +79.6%
Contains more Other +154.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +788.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +788.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Mothbeans
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 20.96g Mothbeans
Protein 2.37g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 1.36g 0.55g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 20.96g Mothbeans
Calories 68kcal 117kcal Mothbeans
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Mothbeans
Fiber 1.7g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 3mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 3.14mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 77mg 150mg Mothbeans
Potassium 61mg 304mg Mothbeans
Sodium 49mg 10mg Mothbeans
Zinc 0.62mg 0.59mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.164mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.558mg 0.527mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 2.8µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 10IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 1µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.124mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.023mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.668mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.093mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 143µg Mothbeans
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.05mg Mothbeans
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.2mg 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.135mg 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.04mg 0.075mg Mothbeans
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.35mg Mothbeans
Valine 0.151mg 0.25mg Mothbeans
Histidine 0.057mg 0.263mg Mothbeans
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.124g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.044g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.256g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Mothbeans
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
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.