Oatmeal vs. Egg Noodles
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Cooked Egg Noodles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
cooked
egg noodles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and egg noodles:
- Both egg noodles and oatmeal are high in calories.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate 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 Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both egg noodles and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 166% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to egg noodles for fat. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for egg noodles, 13:73:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 73% |
| Fat | 15% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and egg noodle has 62% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - egg noodle has 25.2g 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 717% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Egg noodles and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 252% more protein than egg noodle - egg noodle has 4.5g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg noodles and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg noodles and oatmeal are low in trans fat - egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg noodle has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Egg noodles and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, egg noodle contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and egg noodles contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oatmeal | Egg Noodles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.289 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 2.077 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.263 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 84 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 333% more calcium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 186% more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 821% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg 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: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) .
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FAQ
Does egg noodles or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both egg noodles and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 170% more calories than egg noodle - egg noodle has 138 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does egg noodles or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and egg noodle has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - egg noodle has 25.2g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does egg noodles or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 190% more iron than egg noodle - egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does egg noodles or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 820% more potassium than egg noodle - egg noodle has 38mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.