Oatmeal vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between oatmeal and sugar substitute
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, and zinc; however, sugar substitute has more calcium.
- Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 80% more.
- Oatmeal has 37 times more iron than sugar substitute. Oatmeal has 5.96mg of iron, while sugar substitute has 0.16mg.
- Oatmeal is lower in sodium.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than sugar substitute.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.
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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 | +333.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +3625% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +842.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1450% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +862.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2436.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +998.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1633.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1333.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +296.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1833.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
2.06 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
84.77 g
Water:
9.14 g
Other:
4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +15% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +819.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +626.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +607% |
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:
3.52 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.09 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.94 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +194.6% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Calcium | 80mg | 879mg | 80% |
Iron | 5.96mg | 0.16mg | 73% |
Carbs | 11.67g | 84.77g | 24% |
Sodium | 49mg | 572mg | 23% |
Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.022mg | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.015mg | 21% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.015mg | 20% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 19% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.015mg | 15% |
Vitamin A | 130µg | 14% | |
Calories | 68kcal | 347kcal | 14% |
Folate | 44µg | 11% | |
Phosphorus | 77mg | 8mg | 10% |
Selenium | 5µg | 9% | |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.007mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 6mg | 5% |
Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.04mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.08mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 0.6g | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 3% | |
Starch | 10.37g | 3.52g | 3% |
Fats | 1.36g | 0g | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1% | |
Saturated fat | 0.226g | 1% | |
Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
Protein | 2.37g | 2.06g | 1% |
Potassium | 61mg | 39mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 9.97g | 84.17g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.46g | 4.03g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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%

36%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 523mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)