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Oats vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oats and powdered milk

  • Oats have more manganese, copper, iron, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, powdered milk is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Oats cover your daily manganese needs 212% more than powdered milk.
  • Oats contain less saturated fat.
  • Oats have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of powdered milk is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
6
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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.2%
Contains more IronIron +904.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +682.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12190%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1588.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.4%

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
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%
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +766.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.5%
Contains more WaterWater +232.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.8%
Contains more FatsFats +287.1%
Contains more OtherOther +253.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +281.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +263.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Powdered milk DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.04mg 212%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Calcium 54mg 912mg 86%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 1.205mg 82%
Saturated fat 1.217g 16.742g 71%
Copper 0.626mg 0.08mg 61%
Iron 4.72mg 0.47mg 53%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.283mg 40%
Phosphorus 523mg 776mg 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Selenium 16.3µg 30%
Fats 6.9g 26.71g 30%
Vitamin A 0µg 258µg 29%
Potassium 429mg 1330mg 27%
Magnesium 177mg 85mg 22%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Protein 16.89g 26.32g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 2.271mg 18%
Sodium 2mg 371mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.302mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 7.924g 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.665g 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.6mg 10%
Carbs 66.27g 38.42g 9%
Zinc 3.97mg 3.34mg 6%
Folate 56µg 37µg 5%
Calories 389kcal 496kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.646mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Net carbs 55.67g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.714mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats Powdered milk
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%
Oats
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oats
Oats is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.525g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.