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Oat vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oat and Almonds different?

  • Oat is 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 from Oat is 119% higher.
  • Oat contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Almonds. While Oat contains 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, Almonds contain only 0.205mg.
  • Oat has less Saturated Fat.

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.
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~481mg

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.
Oat
Oat
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +272.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +186.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +718.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
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
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
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.
Oat Almonds
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Almonds Opinion
Calories 389kcal 579kcal Almonds
Protein 16.89g 21.15g Almonds
Fats 6.9g 49.93g Almonds
Net carbs 55.67g 9.05g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 21.55g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 270mg Almonds
Calcium 54mg 269mg Almonds
Potassium 429mg 733mg Almonds
Iron 4.72mg 3.71mg Oat
Sugar 4.35g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 12.5g Almonds
Copper 0.626mg 1.031mg Almonds
Zinc 3.97mg 3.12mg Oat
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 523mg 481mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 1mg Almonds
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almonds
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 4.916mg 2.179mg Oat
Selenium 4.1µg Almonds
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.205mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 1.138mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 3.618mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.471mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.137mg Almonds
Folate 56µg 44µg Oat
Trans Fat 0.015g Oat
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 1.217g 3.802g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 31.551g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 12.329g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.211mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.601mg Almonds
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.751mg Almonds
Leucine 1.284mg 1.473mg Almonds
Lysine 0.701mg 0.568mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.157mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.132mg Almonds
Valine 0.937mg 0.855mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.539mg Almonds
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat Almonds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Oat
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.585g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.