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Okara vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Okara and Oatmeal

  • Okara has more Copper, and Selenium, while Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 58% more than Okara.
  • Okara contains 3 times more Copper than Oatmeal. While Okara contains 0.2mg of Copper, Oatmeal contains only 0.066mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Okara and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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.
Okara
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 19% 49% 67% 15% 26% 1.2% 53% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +203%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112%
Contains more IronIron +358.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Calcium ~80mg

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.
Okara
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 1.9% 5.3% 27% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Oatmeal
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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% 26% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +975%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2925%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
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4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.5%
Contains more FatsFats +27.2%
Contains more OtherOther +54.4%
~equal in Carbs ~11.67g
~equal in Water ~84.03g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
2
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.755 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okara Oatmeal Opinion
Calories 76kcal 68kcal Okara
Protein 3.52g 2.37g Okara
Fats 1.73g 1.36g Okara
Net carbs 12.23g 9.97g Okara
Carbs 12.23g 11.67g Okara
Magnesium 26mg 26mg
Calcium 80mg 80mg
Potassium 213mg 61mg Okara
Iron 1.3mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g Okara
Fiber 1.7g Oatmeal
Copper 0.2mg 0.066mg Okara
Zinc 0.56mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Phosphorus 60mg 77mg Oatmeal
Sodium 9mg 49mg Okara
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.404mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 10.6µg 5µg Okara
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg Oatmeal
Folate 26µg 44µg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Okara
Choline 4.7mg Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 0.193g 0.226g Okara
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.755g 0.426g Okara
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.04mg Okara
Threonine 0.131mg 0.083mg Okara
Isoleucine 0.159mg 0.105mg Okara
Leucine 0.244mg 0.2mg Okara
Lysine 0.212mg 0.135mg Okara
Methionine 0.041mg 0.04mg Okara
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.13mg Okara
Valine 0.162mg 0.151mg Okara
Histidine 0.093mg 0.057mg Okara

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okara Oatmeal
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
5%
Okara
25%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Okara
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Okara
Okara contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Okara
Okara is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/nutrients
  2. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.