Oatmeal vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between oatmeal and toffee?
- Oatmeal is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate, yet toffee is richer in vitamin A.
- Toffee's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 102% higher.
- Oatmeal has 279 times more manganese than toffee. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while toffee has 0.002mg.
- Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
- Toffee has a lower glycemic index than oatmeal.
We used Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe 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 | +550% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +135.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19766.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +416.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27800% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +3150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10331% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +145.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +121.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15178.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2308.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +454.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2192.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 20.565g | 92% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.03mg | 74% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 32.75g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 104mg | 35% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 560kcal | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.002mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.009mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 319µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 8.964g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.008mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.029mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 64.72g | 18% |
| Folate | 44µg | 2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.068mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 0.8µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.003mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.94mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.12mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.222g | 5% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 34mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.11µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 4mg | 5% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 49mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.134mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 1.07g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2.8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 64.72g | N/A |
| Potassium | 61mg | 51mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 63.47g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0.674g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.445g | N/A |
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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.339g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
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.