Oatmeal vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oatmeal and pork
- Oatmeal has more iron and manganese; however, pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, and zinc.
- Pork covers your daily selenium needs 73% more than oatmeal.
- Pork contains 62 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 0.558mg of manganese, while pork contains 0.009mg.
- Oatmeal has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of oatmeal is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +321.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +585.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +593.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +219.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +806% |
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 | +6400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +780% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +237.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1897.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1052.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +923.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +56.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1483.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5µg | 45.3µg | 73% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.87mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.877mg | 51% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 27.32g | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.7µg | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 80mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.009mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 246mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 5.23g | 23% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 13.92g | 19% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 93.9mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 2.39mg | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 2µg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 6.19g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 5.037mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.464mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 423mg | 11% |
| Folate | 44µg | 5µg | 10% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 242kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.321mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.698mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 53IU | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.3µg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 19mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.2g | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 62mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 1.067mg | 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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54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.004g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.8)