Black Coffee vs. Oatmeal
Nutrition comparison of Black Coffee and Oatmeal
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black coffee
versus
oatmeal
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black coffee and oatmeal:
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and black coffee has 99% less calories than oatmeal - black coffee has 2 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black coffee is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oatmeal per calorie. Black coffee has a macronutrient ratio of 64:36:0 and for oatmeal, 17:69:15 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Coffee | Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 64% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 69% |
| Fat | ~ | 15% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - black coffee has 0.17g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than black coffee - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oatmeal and black coffee contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 52 times more protein than black coffee - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Black coffee has less saturated fat than oatmeal - oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
Oatmeal has more Vitamin E than black coffee - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black coffee does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both black coffee and oatmeal contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Black Coffee | Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.73 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.14 MG |
| Niacin | 0.8 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 25 times more calcium than black coffee - black coffee has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 209 times more iron than black coffee - black coffee has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 600% more potassium than black coffee - black coffee has 50mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Black Coffee (Beverages, coffee, brewed, breakfast blend) and Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does black coffee or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and black coffee has 100% less calories than oatmeal - black coffee has 2 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Is black coffee or oatmeal better for protein?
Oatmeal is a fantastic source of protein and it has 52 times more protein than black coffee - black coffee has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Does black coffee or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and black coffee has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - black coffee has 0.17g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does black coffee or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 209 times more iron than black coffee - black coffee has 0.02mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does black coffee or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 600% more potassium than black coffee - black coffee has 50mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.