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Oatmeal vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oatmeal and Oatmeal?

    We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this comparison.

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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 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~80mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~61mg
    ~equal in Iron ~5.96mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.62mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~77mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~49mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.558mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~5µg

    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% 26% 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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~433IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.07mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.26mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.215mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.025mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.317mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.29mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0.4µg
    ~equal in Folate ~44µg
    ~equal in Choline ~4.7mg

    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
    2% 12% 84%
    Protein: 2.37 g
    Fats: 1.36 g
    Carbs: 11.67 g
    Water: 84.03 g
    Other: 0.57 g
    ~equal in Protein ~2.37g
    ~equal in Fats ~1.36g
    ~equal in Carbs ~11.67g
    ~equal in Water ~84.03g
    ~equal in Other ~0.57g

    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
    22% 37% 41%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.226g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.391g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.426g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    96% 3%
    Starch: 10.37 g
    Sucrose: 0.29 g
    Glucose: 0 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0.16 g
    96% 3%
    Starch: 10.37 g
    Sucrose: 0.29 g
    Glucose: 0 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0.16 g
    ~equal in Starch ~10.37g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0.29g
    ~equal in Glucose ~0g
    ~equal in Fructose ~0g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0.16g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Oatmeal Oatmeal Opinion
    Calories 68kcal 68kcal
    Protein 2.37g 2.37g
    Fats 1.36g 1.36g
    Net carbs 9.97g 9.97g
    Carbs 11.67g 11.67g
    Magnesium 26mg 26mg
    Calcium 80mg 80mg
    Potassium 61mg 61mg
    Iron 5.96mg 5.96mg
    Sugar 0.46g 0.46g
    Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
    Copper 0.066mg 0.066mg
    Zinc 0.62mg 0.62mg
    Starch 10.37g 10.37g
    Phosphorus 77mg 77mg
    Sodium 49mg 49mg
    Vitamin A 433IU 433IU
    Vitamin A RAE 130µg 130µg
    Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.07mg
    Manganese 0.558mg 0.558mg
    Selenium 5µg 5µg
    Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.26mg
    Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.215mg
    Vitamin B3 3.025mg 3.025mg
    Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.317mg
    Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.29mg
    Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.4µg
    Folate 44µg 44µg
    Trans Fat 0.003g 0.003g
    Choline 4.7mg 4.7mg
    Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.226g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.391g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.426g
    Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.04mg
    Threonine 0.083mg 0.083mg
    Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.105mg
    Leucine 0.2mg 0.2mg
    Lysine 0.135mg 0.135mg
    Methionine 0.04mg 0.04mg
    Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.13mg
    Valine 0.151mg 0.151mg
    Histidine 0.057mg 0.057mg

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Oatmeal Oatmeal
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    25%
    Oatmeal
    25%
    Oatmeal
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    45%
    Oatmeal
    45%
    Oatmeal

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0.46 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (49 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.226 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (79)
    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.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.