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Sweet roll vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sweet roll and oatmeal different?

  • Sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin E, folate, and choline; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B6, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 55% higher.
  • Sweet roll has a lower glycemic index (40) than oatmeal (79).

Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
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 +82%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.1%
Contains more IronIron +272.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86%
~equal in Zinc ~0.62mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~77mg

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.
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 6.7% 21% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
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% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2742.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1000%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +778.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +109.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +171%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 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 +161.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1105.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +336.2%
Contains more OtherOther +198.2%
Contains more WaterWater +238.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1126.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1654.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet roll Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 1.6mg 5.96mg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.473g 0.426g 47%
Fats 16.4g 1.36g 23%
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg 22%
Selenium 17µg 5µg 22%
Calories 372kcal 68kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.29mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.07mg 13%
Carbs 50.9g 11.67g 13%
Saturated fat 3.079g 0.226g 13%
Manganese 0.3mg 0.558mg 11%
Sodium 304mg 49mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.797g 0.391g 11%
Protein 6.2g 2.37g 8%
Vitamin A 62µg 130µg 8%
Choline 41.3mg 4.7mg 7%
Folate 72µg 44µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.324mg 0.26mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.265mg 0.215mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.384mg 3.025mg 4%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Fiber 2.4g 1.7g 3%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 0.4µg 3%
Magnesium 17mg 26mg 2%
Copper 0.088mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.406mg 0.317mg 2%
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 111mg 61mg 1%
Calcium 72mg 80mg 1%
Net carbs 48.5g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 31.73g 0.46g N/A
Zinc 0.59mg 0.62mg 0%
Phosphorus 76mg 77mg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.259mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.458mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.243mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.117mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.291mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sweet roll 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
31%
Sweet roll
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sweet roll
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.853g)
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. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/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.