Tomato sauce vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tomato sauce and oatmeal
- Tomato sauce has more vitamin E and vitamin C; however, oatmeal is richer in iron, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and selenium.
- Oatmeal covers your daily iron needs 63% more than tomato sauce.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of oatmeal is 79, while the glycemic index of tomato sauce is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +386.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +74.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +471.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +181.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +393.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +733.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1957.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +490.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +230.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +205.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +195.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +388.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +235.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +353.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.8% |
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Water
~84.03g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.121 g
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 | -81.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +788.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +252.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
10.37 g
Sucrose:
0.29 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +314.3% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.96mg | 5.96mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.26mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.113mg | 0.558mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.098mg | 0.29mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 3.025mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 130µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 0.215mg | 12% |
| Folate | 9µg | 44µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 80mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 61mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 77mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 0.426g | 2% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 68kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 1.2g | 2.37g | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.31g | 11.67g | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 49mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 1.36g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.67g | 0g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.391g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.226g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.81g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.56g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.037mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.034mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.025mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
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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
12%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.