Oatmeal vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oatmeal and white chocolate
- Oatmeal has more iron, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate; however, white chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
- White chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 96% more than oatmeal.
- White chocolate has 70 times less manganese than oatmeal. Oatmeal has 0.558mg of manganese, while white chocolate has 0.008mg.
- Oatmeal contains less saturated fat.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of white chocolate is 41.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Candies, white chocolate.
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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 | +116.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2383.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6875% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +148.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +368.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.6% |
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 | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +312.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +417.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +528.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2175% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +527.7% |
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:
5.87 g
Fats:
32.09 g
Carbs:
59.24 g
Water:
1.3 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +6363.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +147.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2259.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +407.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.2% |
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
19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.013 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2226.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +137.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 19.412g | 87% |
| Iron | 5.96mg | 0.24mg | 72% |
| Fats | 1.36g | 32.09g | 47% |
| Calories | 68kcal | 539kcal | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.008mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.56µg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 9.097g | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.056mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.063mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 11.67g | 59.24g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.745mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 176mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 130µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 199mg | 12% |
| Folate | 44µg | 7µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 286mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 9.1µg | 7% |
| Protein | 2.37g | 5.87g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.96mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.608mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 0.2g | 6% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 29.5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.282mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 1.013g | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 12mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 5µg | 4.5µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.74mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.97g | 59.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | 59g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | 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% |
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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.186g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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