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Oatmeal vs. Okara — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oatmeal and Okara

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Okara has more Copper, and Selenium.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 58% more than Okara.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Okara.

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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%
Okara
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 19% 49% 67% 15% 26% 1.2% 53% 58%
Contains more IronIron +358.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +203%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Calcium ~80mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg

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.
Oatmeal
10
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%
Okara
0
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% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 1.9% 5.3% 27% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Okara
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4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +54.4%
~equal in Carbs ~12.23g
~equal in Water ~81.64g

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
Okara
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.755 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Okara Opinion
Calories 68kcal 76kcal Okara
Protein 2.37g 3.52g Okara
Fats 1.36g 1.73g Okara
Net carbs 9.97g 12.23g Okara
Carbs 11.67g 12.23g Okara
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 80mg 80mg
Potassium 61mg 213mg Okara
Iron 5.96mg 1.3mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Okara
Fiber 1.7g Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.2mg Okara
Zinc 0.62mg 0.56mg Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 60mg Oatmeal
Sodium 49mg 9mg Okara
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.404mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 10.6µg Okara
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.02mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.02mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.1mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.088mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.115mg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 26µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Okara
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.193g Okara
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.295g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.755g Okara
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.05mg Okara
Threonine 0.083mg 0.131mg Okara
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.159mg Okara
Leucine 0.2mg 0.244mg Okara
Lysine 0.135mg 0.212mg Okara
Methionine 0.04mg 0.041mg Okara
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.157mg Okara
Valine 0.151mg 0.162mg Okara
Histidine 0.057mg 0.093mg Okara

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Okara
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Oatmeal
5%
Okara
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
33%
Okara

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okara
Okara contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okara
Okara is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
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 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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.