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Oats vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between oats and yogurt

  • Oats are richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet yogurt is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 213% higher.
  • Yogurt has a lower glycemic index than oats.

Food types used in this article are Oats and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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
8
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%
Yogurt
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1509.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.3%
Contains more IronIron +6642.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +3582.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +663.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +287.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54522.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103.7%

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
5
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%
Yogurt
5
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% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +307.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
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
Yogurt
1
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1669.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1740.8%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%
Contains more WaterWater +935.3%

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
Yogurt
1
64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4009.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +21025%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Yogurt DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.009mg 213%
Copper 0.626mg 0.017mg 68%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.023mg 62%
Iron 4.72mg 0.07mg 58%
Phosphorus 523mg 135mg 55%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Magnesium 177mg 11mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.52mg 31%
Carbs 66.27g 3.6g 21%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.331mg 20%
Selenium 9.7µg 18%
Calories 389kcal 59kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.012g 17%
Protein 16.89g 10.19g 13%
Folate 56µg 7µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.278mg 11%
Fats 6.9g 0.39g 10%
Potassium 429mg 141mg 8%
Calcium 54mg 110mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.053g 5%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.117g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.208mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.063mg 4%
Choline 15.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 36mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 3.6g N/A
Sugar 3.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.006g 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 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats Yogurt
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
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oats
Oats is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.