Oats vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are oats and almonds different?
- Oats are higher in manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and iron; however, almonds are richer in vitamin B2, copper, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 119% higher.
- Oats contain 4 times more vitamin B1 than almonds. While oats contain 0.763mg of vitamin B1, almonds contain only 0.205mg.
- Oats have less saturated fat.
- Almonds have a lower glycemic index (0) than oats (59).
Oats and Nuts, almonds are the varieties used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +27.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +125.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +398.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +272.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +186.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +718.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +207.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +86.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +623.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1348.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +386.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 25.63mg | 171% | |
| Manganese | 4.916mg | 2.179mg | 119% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 1.138mg | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 31.551g | 73% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 49.93g | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 12.329g | 65% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.205mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 1.031mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 270mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 269mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.471mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 3.618mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 21.55g | 15% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 3.71mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 3.802g | 12% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 579kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 733mg | 9% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 21.15g | 9% |
| Choline | 52.1mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 3.12mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 12.5g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.1µg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 481mg | 6% |
| Folate | 56µg | 44µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.137mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 9.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.35g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.72g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.601mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.751mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 1.132mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.32g | 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
30%
78%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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