Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Oatmeal vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between Oatmeal and Potato

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Folate, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 64% more than Potato.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw.

Infographic

Oatmeal vs Potato infographic
Infographic link

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.
:
3
Potato
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +635.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +179%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains more Potassium +596.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +635.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.1%
Contains more Zinc +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +179%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
Contains more Potassium +596.7%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Copper +66.7%

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.
:
3
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +21550%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.1%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.298
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +21550%
Contains more Vitamin E +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +185.1%
Contains more Folate +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.295
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.298

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
2
Potato
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +1411.1%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Equal in Water - 79.25
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +15.6%
Contains more Fats +1411.1%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +96.5%
Equal in Water - 79.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
1
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +914.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
3
Potato
Contains more Sucrose +70.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +47.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +70.6%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +47.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Potato Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 15.39g Potato
Protein 2.37g 2.05g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0.09g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 17.49g Potato
Calories 68kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 10.37g 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.46g 0.82g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 2.1g Potato
Calcium 80mg 12mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.81mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 57mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 49mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.62mg 0.3mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.558mg 0.2mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 2IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.01mg Oatmeal
Vitamin C 0mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.081mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.032mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 1.061mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.295mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 44µg 15µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.021mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg 0.067mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0.066mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg 0.098mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg 0.107mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg 0.032mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0.081mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg 0.103mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg 0.035mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.002g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.042g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
27%
Oatmeal
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.