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Oatmeal vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oatmeal and White Bread

  • Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, White Bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • White Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% more.
  • Oatmeal is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 Iron +65.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Equal in Manganese - 0.536
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Iron +65.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Potassium +106.6%
Contains more Zinc +19.4%
Contains more Copper +53%
Contains more Selenium +340%
Equal in Manganese - 0.536

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +43200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Folate +152.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +43200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.1%
Contains more Folate +152.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +130.7%
Contains more Protein +273.4%
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +323.5%
Contains more Other +247.4%
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Water +130.7%
Contains more Protein +273.4%
Contains more Fats +144.9%
Contains more Carbs +323.5%
Contains more Other +247.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.1%
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +276.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +258.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +258.4%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal White Bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 2.37g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 1.36g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 11.67g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 68kcal 266kcal White Bread
Starch 10.37g 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 0g 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 0.46g 5.67g Oatmeal
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 80mg 144mg White Bread
Iron 5.96mg 3.61mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 98mg White Bread
Potassium 61mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 49mg 490mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.62mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.066mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.558mg 0.536mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 433IU 1IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0.087mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.2µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0.027g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.698g Oatmeal
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal White Bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Oatmeal
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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