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Raisin Bran Cereal vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Raisin Bran Cereal and Oatmeal?

  • Raisin Bran Cereal is richer than Oatmeal in Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Selenium, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Raisin Bran Cereal's daily need coverage for Iron is 116% more.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, Raisin Bran Cereal and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types in this article.

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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.
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
7
:
3
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.3%
Contains more Potassium +795.1%
Contains more Zinc +925.8%
Contains more Copper +669.7%
Contains more Selenium +672%
Contains more Calcium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 572% 98% 146% 49% 61% 174% 170% 0% 211%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Iron +155.9%
Contains more Magnesium +423.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.3%
Contains more Potassium +795.1%
Contains more Zinc +925.8%
Contains more Copper +669.7%
Contains more Selenium +672%
Contains more Calcium +142.4%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%

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.
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
9
:
2
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.1%
Contains more Folate +670.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 51% 4% 75% 0% 158% 167% 159% 0% 197% 255% 317% 1%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +142.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +193.1%
Contains more Folate +670.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
4
:
1
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Protein +221.9%
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +588.7%
Contains more Other +361.4%
Contains more Water +1020.4%
Raisin Bran Cereal
8% 2% 80% 8% 3%
Protein: 7.63 g
Fats: 1.87 g
Carbs: 80.37 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 2.63 g
Oatmeal
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 Protein +221.9%
Contains more Fats +37.5%
Contains more Carbs +588.7%
Contains more Other +361.4%
Contains more Water +1020.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal
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2
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.391
Raisin Bran Cereal
25% 21% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.424 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.357 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.908 g
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +113.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.391

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Bran Cereal Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 70.17g 9.97g Raisin Bran Cereal
Protein 7.63g 2.37g Raisin Bran Cereal
Fats 1.87g 1.36g Raisin Bran Cereal
Carbs 80.37g 11.67g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calories 342kcal 68kcal Raisin Bran Cereal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 33.04g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 10.2g 1.7g Raisin Bran Cereal
Calcium 33mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 15.25mg 5.96mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Magnesium 136mg 26mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Phosphorus 339mg 77mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Potassium 546mg 61mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Sodium 466mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 6.36mg 0.62mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Copper 0.508mg 0.066mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Manganese 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 38.6µg 5µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A 847IU 433IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 253µg 130µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.07mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 102IU 0IU Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin D 2.5µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.26mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.72mg 0.215mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B3 8.47mg 3.025mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.85mg 0.29mg Raisin Bran Cereal
Folate 339µg 44µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin B12 2.53µg 0µg Raisin Bran Cereal
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Raisin Bran Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.424g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.357g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.908g 0.426g Raisin Bran Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin Bran Cereal Oatmeal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
115%
Raisin Bran Cereal
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
Raisin Bran Cereal
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin Bran Cereal
Raisin Bran Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
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 ($)

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. Raisin Bran Cereal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172996/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.