Oats vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between oats and water
- The amount of manganese, phosphorus, copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, zinc, potassium, and calcium in oats is higher than in water.
- Oats cover your daily manganese needs 214% more than water.
- Oats have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oats is 59, while the glycemic index of water is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats and Beverages, water, tap, well.
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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 | +17600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3812.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1620% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1115.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.916mg | 0mg | 214% |
| Phosphorus | 523mg | 0mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.626mg | 0.016mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 4.72mg | 0mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 177mg | 1mg | 42% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 0g | 42% |
| Zinc | 3.97mg | 0.01mg | 36% |
| Protein | 16.89g | 0g | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 27% | |
| Carbs | 66.27g | 0g | 22% |
| Calories | 389kcal | 0kcal | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 17% | |
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 429mg | 0mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 6.9g | 0g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 1.217g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 54mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 5% | |
| Net carbs | 55.67g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| 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% |
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
154%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Water is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oats is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)