Oats vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between oats and corn raw
- Oats are higher in manganese, copper, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet corn raw is higher in vitamin C.
- Oats cover your daily manganese needs 207% more than corn raw.
- Oats contain 12 times more copper than corn raw. While oats contain 0.626mg of copper, corn raw contains only 0.054mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Oats and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +378.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +807.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1059.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +763% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +487.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2916% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +392.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +416.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +411.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +173% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +825.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +404.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +420.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 0.163mg | 207% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.054mg | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 89mg | 62% |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0.52mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0.155mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 37mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 0.46mg | 32% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 3.27g | 27% |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 18.7g | 16% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 86kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 0.487g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0.717mg | 13% |
| Fats | 6.9g | 1.35g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0.055mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 270mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 1.77mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 0.432g | 4% |
| Folate | 56µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 0.325g | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 16.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | 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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.