White Bread vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between White Bread and Oatmeal
- White Bread has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
- White Bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 31% more.
- White Bread has 10 times more Sodium than Oatmeal. White Bread has 490mg of Sodium, while Oatmeal has 49mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +340% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
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 E Vitamin E | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +58% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +152.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +210.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +43200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +273.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +323.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +247.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
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 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +276.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -67.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
37.17 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.57 g
Fructose:
2.43 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.67 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 StarchStarch | +258.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 266kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 8.85g | 2.37g |
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| Fats | 3.33g | 1.36g |
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| Net carbs | 46.72g | 9.97g |
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| Carbs | 49.42g | 11.67g |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 144mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 126mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 3.61mg | 5.96mg |
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| Sugar | 5.67g | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.066mg |
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| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.62mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 98mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 490mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 433IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 130µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.558mg |
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| Selenium | 22µg | 5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 3.025mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0.317mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 44µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g | 0.003g |
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| Choline | 14.6mg | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.698g | 0.226g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.599g | 0.391g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 0.426g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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
33%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
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 ($)