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Rye vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rye and Oat

  • Rye has more Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, however, Oat is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 102% more than Rye.
  • Oat has 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Rye. Rye has 4.27mg of Vitamin B3, while Oat has 0.961mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rye grain and Oats.

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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.
Rye
Rye
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Oat
Oat
7
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +79.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.8%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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.
Rye
Rye
7
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Oat
Oat
2
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +344.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.349mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
2
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Oat
Oat
3
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29%
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.3%
Contains more FatsFats +323.3%
~equal in Other ~1.72g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
1
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Oat
Oat
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
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +947.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Oat Opinion
Calories 338kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 10.34g 16.89g Oat
Fats 1.63g 6.9g Oat
Net carbs 60.76g 55.67g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 66.27g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 177mg Oat
Calcium 24mg 54mg Oat
Potassium 510mg 429mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 4.72mg Oat
Sugar 0.98g Oat
Fiber 15.1g 10.6g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.626mg Oat
Zinc 2.65mg 3.97mg Oat
Phosphorus 332mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.139mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.961mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 1.349mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.119mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 38µg 56µg Oat
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 1.217g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.289mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0.563mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.286mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.153mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.317mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.189mg 0.405mg Oat
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Oat
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
35%
Rye
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.