Oatmeal vs. Butter, Unsalted
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Butter, Unsalted
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
butter, unsalted
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and butter, unsalted:
- Both butter, unsalted and oatmeal are high in calories.
- Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both butter, unsalted and oatmeal are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 95% more calories than oatmeal - butter, unsalted has 717 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to butter, unsalted per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for butter, unsalted, 1:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | ~ |
| Fat | 15% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - butter, unsalted has 0.06g 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 butter, unsalted - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and butter, unsalted does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Butter, unsalted and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - butter, unsalted has 0.06g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 0.85g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butter, unsalted is high in saturated fat and oatmeal has 98% less saturated fat than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 50.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Butter, unsalted is high in cholesterol and oatmeal has less cholesterol than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 215mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Butter, unsalted is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - butter, unsalted has 684ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butter, unsalted has 394% more Vitamin E than oatmeal - butter, unsalted has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butter, unsalted has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - butter, unsalted has 7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, butter, unsalted contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Oatmeal | Butter, Unsalted | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.042 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.11 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.003 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 117% more calcium than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 24mg 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 butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted 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 13 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oatmeal or Butter, Unsalted .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Butter, Unsalted (Butter, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does butter, unsalted or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both butter, unsalted and oatmeal are high in calories. Butter, unsalted has 100% more calories than oatmeal - butter, unsalted has 717 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does butter, unsalted or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and butter, unsalted has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - butter, unsalted has 0.06g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does butter, unsalted or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 209 times more iron than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 0.02mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does butter, unsalted or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 13 times more potassium than butter, unsalted - butter, unsalted has 24mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.