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Oats vs. Bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oats and bean raw

  • Oats have more manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, bean raw is richer in folate, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin C.
  • Oats cover your daily manganese needs 164% more than bean raw.
  • Bean raw has 2 times less zinc than oats. Oats have 3.97mg of zinc, while bean raw has 2.28mg.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of bean raw is 33.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats and Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Oats
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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 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +328.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~176mg
~equal in Iron ~5.07mg

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.
Oats
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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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +837.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.713mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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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% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +461%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.8%
Contains more OtherOther +101.7%
~equal in Carbs ~62.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +851.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +522.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats Bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Oats Bean raw DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 1.148mg 164%
Folate 56µg 525µg 117%
Selenium 27.9µg 51%
Copper 0.626mg 0.893mg 30%
Potassium 429mg 1393mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.474mg 27%
Fiber 10.6g 15.5g 20%
Phosphorus 523mg 411mg 16%
Zinc 3.97mg 2.28mg 15%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.407g 14%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.785mg 11%
Fats 6.9g 1.23g 9%
Protein 16.89g 21.42g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Calcium 54mg 113mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.212mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.229g 5%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.235g 4%
Iron 4.72mg 5.07mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.713mg 4%
Calories 389kcal 347kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.174mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Carbs 66.27g 62.55g 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 47.05g N/A
Magnesium 177mg 176mg 0%
Sugar 2.11g N/A
Sodium 2mg 12mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.556mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats Bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Oats
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.982g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw 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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.