Oatmeal vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oatmeal and oats
- Oatmeal has more iron and vitamin B6, while oats have more manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 189% higher.
- Oats contain 2 times less vitamin B6 than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 0.29mg of vitamin B6, while oats contain 0.119mg.
- Oats have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Oats.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +48.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +580.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +603.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +848.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +540.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +579.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +781% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +143.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +193.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +325.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +922.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +612.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +407.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +467.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +457% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +495.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 4.916mg | 189% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 523mg | 64% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.626mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.763mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 10.6g | 36% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 177mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 3.97mg | 30% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 16.89g | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 1.349mg | 21% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 66.27g | 18% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 389kcal | 16% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 4.72mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 2.535g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.119mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.961mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 429mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
| Fats | 1.36g | 6.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 1.217g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 2.178g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Folate | 44µg | 56µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.991g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.