Oats vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oats and dough?
- Oats are higher in manganese, phosphorus, copper, magnesium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, dough is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B2.
- Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 189% more.
- Dough contains 6 times less magnesium than oats. Oats contain 177mg of magnesium, while dough contains 32mg.
- Oats have less sodium.
- Oats have a lower glycemic index (59) than dough (70).
We used Oats and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +453.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +266.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +311.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +398.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +752% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +196.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +207.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +401.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +119.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +301.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +501.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +196.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 0.577mg | 189% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 105mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.152mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 52% | |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 32mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2.2g | 34% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 1.04mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 602mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 4.817mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.427mg | 22% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.455mg | 18% |
| Folate | 56µg | 123µg | 17% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 10.75g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 0.855g | 11% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 3.91mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 117mg | 9% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 2.42g | 7% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 272kcal | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 0.362g | 5% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 51.88g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 0.529g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 8mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 49.68g | N/A |
| Calcium | 54mg | 52mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.62g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.688g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough 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.