Oatmeal vs. Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oatmeal and snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip?
- Oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip is higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin K, and selenium.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 47% more.
- Oatmeal has 4 times more vitamin B6 than snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip. While oatmeal has 0.29mg of vitamin B6, snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip has only 0.066mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in oatmeal is lower.
We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip types in this article.
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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 | +95.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +288.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +162.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +339.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +342.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4000% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 2.19mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 1.263mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 6.061g | 27% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 16.57g | 23% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.273mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 70.2g | 20% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 418kcal | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.066mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 6.967g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 176mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.765mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 16.4µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 11.1µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.082mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 251mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.8g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.169mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.576g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 5.65g | 7% |
| Folate | 44µg | 16µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 237mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 21.95g | 5% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 41mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 16.7mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 66.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 28.92g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.434mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.305mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.06g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A |
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:
5.65 g
Fats:
16.57 g
Carbs:
70.2 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
1.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1202.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1118.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +501.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.2% |
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
6.061 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.967 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.576 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1681.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +270% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
Starch:
21.95 g
Sucrose:
16.51 g
Glucose:
5.16 g
Fructose:
2.01 g
Lactose:
0.5 g
Maltose:
4.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +111.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5593.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |