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Oat vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oat and Caper

  • Caper has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 210% more.
  • Oat has 52 times more Phosphorus than Caper. Oat has 523mg of Phosphorus, while Caper has 10mg.
  • Oat is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Oats and Capers, canned.

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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
9
:
1
Caper
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +436.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +5130%
Contains more Potassium +972.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +1140.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +6202.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +35%
Contains more Iron +182.6%
Contains more Magnesium +436.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +5130%
Contains more Potassium +972.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +1140.6%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +6202.6%

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.
Oat
5
:
4
Caper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4896.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.4%
Contains more Folate +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.139
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4896.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +417.4%
Contains more Folate +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.139

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
3
:
2
Caper
Contains more Protein +615.7%
Contains more Fats +702.3%
Contains more Carbs +1255.2%
Contains more Water +920.1%
Contains more Other +367.4%
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
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Protein +615.7%
Contains more Fats +702.3%
Contains more Carbs +1255.2%
Contains more Water +920.1%
Contains more Other +367.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
:
1
Caper
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3357.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3357.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat Caper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Caper Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 1.69g Oat
Protein 16.89g 2.36g Oat
Fats 6.9g 0.86g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 4.89g Oat
Calories 389kcal 23kcal Oat
Sugar 0.41g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 3.2g Oat
Calcium 54mg 40mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 1.67mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 33mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 10mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 40mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 2348mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 0.32mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.374mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.078mg Oat
Selenium 1.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.018mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.139mg
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.652mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.027mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.023mg Oat
Folate 56µg 23µg Oat
Vitamin K 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.233g Caper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.063g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.304g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Caper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Oat
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 2346mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caper
Caper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.