Oatmeal vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between oatmeal and spread?
- Oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, and folate, yet spread is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin E, and choline.
- Oatmeal's daily need coverage for iron is 65% higher.
- Oatmeal has 22 times more folate than spread. Oatmeal has 44µg of folate, while spread has 2µg.
- Oatmeal contains less sodium.
- Spread has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.
We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +225% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +654.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2046.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94% |
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 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +141.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2385.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1225.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1175% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +387.7% |
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Carbs
~11.94g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1839.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +502.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.79mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 1013mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 5.977g | 26% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 17.34g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.026mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 7.584g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 2.565g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 26µg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 1.74mg | 11% |
| Folate | 44µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 7.66g | 11% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 62.3mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 9.7µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 235kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 12mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.172mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.134mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 1.02mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 59mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.6µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 11.94g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 0g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.663mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.301mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.279mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 964mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.751g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.