Oatmeal vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Oatmeal and Rye
- Oatmeal has more Iron, and Vitamin A, however, Rye is higher in Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Zinc, and Selenium.
- Rye covers your daily Manganese needs 88% more than Oatmeal.
- Rye contains 130 times less Vitamin A than Oatmeal. Oatmeal contains 130µg of Vitamin A, while Rye contains 1µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Rye grain.
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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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +323.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +736.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +456.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +327.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +331.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +361.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178% |
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 | +3836.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +359.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +546.8% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +692.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +336.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +19.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +550% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +175.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +88% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -12.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +80% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +144.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 338kcal |
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| Protein | 2.37g | 10.34g |
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| Fats | 1.36g | 1.63g |
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| Net carbs | 9.97g | 60.76g |
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| Carbs | 11.67g | 75.86g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 110mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 24mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 510mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 2.63mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g | 0.98g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 15.1g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.367mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 2.65mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 332mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 433IU | 11IU |
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| Vitamin A | 130µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.85mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 2.577mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 13.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.251mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 4.27mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 1.456mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.294mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 5.9µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 38µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Choline | 4.7mg | 30.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.197g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g | 0.208g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.767g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.289mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.208mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.563mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.286mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.153mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.435mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.317mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.189mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.11g |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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98%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)