Oatmeal vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between oatmeal and potato bread
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, and vitamin B3; however, potato bread has more phosphorus, folate, potassium, fiber, calcium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 46% higher.
- Potato bread has 2 times less vitamin B3 than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 3.025mg of vitamin B3, while potato bread has 1.25mg.
- Oatmeal is lower in sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than potato bread.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Bread, potato.
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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 IronIron | +164.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1077% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +379.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +90% |
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 | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +142% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +571.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +186.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +291.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
12.5 g
Fats:
3.13 g
Carbs:
47.07 g
Water:
33.55 g
Other:
3.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +150.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +427.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +557.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 2.25mg | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 369mg | 42% |
| Folate | 44µg | 126µg | 21% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 12.5g | 20% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 718mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 6.3g | 18% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 375mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.253mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 24µg | 12% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 47.07g | 12% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 188mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.25mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.817mg | 10% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 266kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.106mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9.5µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.44mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.15µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.188mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 6.8µg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.232mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 3.13g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 18.4mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 40.77g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 9.38g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.143mg | 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
26%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
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 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.