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Oat vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oat and Almond different?

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Iron, however, Almond is 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 Almond. While Oat contains 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, Almond contains 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
3
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%
Almond
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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
3
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%
Almond
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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% 0.12% 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
2
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
Almond
3
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
1
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Almond
2
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 Almond
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 Almond Opinion
Calories 389kcal 579kcal Almond
Protein 16.89g 21.15g Almond
Fats 6.9g 49.93g Almond
Net carbs 55.67g 9.05g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 21.55g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 270mg Almond
Calcium 54mg 269mg Almond
Potassium 429mg 733mg Almond
Iron 4.72mg 3.71mg Oat
Sugar 4.35g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 12.5g Almond
Copper 0.626mg 1.031mg Almond
Zinc 3.97mg 3.12mg Oat
Starch 0.72g Almond
Phosphorus 523mg 481mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 1mg Almond
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Manganese 4.916mg 2.179mg Oat
Selenium 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.205mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.471mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 56µg 44µg Oat
Trans Fat 0.015g Oat
Choline 52.1mg Almond
Saturated Fat 1.217g 3.802g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 12.329g Almond
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.211mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 1.284mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.701mg 0.568mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.157mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.937mg 0.855mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.539mg Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Almond
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%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
142%
Almond

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?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond 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. Almond - 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.