Oatmeal vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oatmeal and powdered milk
- Oatmeal has more iron; however, powdered milk is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, potassium, and zinc.
- Powdered milk covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 135% more than oatmeal.
- Powdered milk contains 13 times less iron than oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 5.96mg of iron, while powdered milk contains 0.47mg.
- 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 Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.
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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 | +1168.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1295% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +226.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1040% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2080.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +21.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +438.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +907.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +226% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +368.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +98.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +728.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +460.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +616.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2397.9% |
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:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +3302% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1010.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1864% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +966.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1926.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +56.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 3.25µg | 135% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 776mg | 100% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 912mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 1.205mg | 76% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 16.742g | 75% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.47mg | 69% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 26.32g | 48% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 26.71g | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 2.271mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1330mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 3.34mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.04mg | 23% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 496kcal | 21% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 16.3µg | 21% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 117.4mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 7.924g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.646mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 371mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 258µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 85mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 38.42g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.665g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 44µg | 37µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.283mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.302mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 38.42g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.714mg | 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%
93%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.516g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.2)