Oatmeal vs. Butterhead Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Butterhead Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
butterhead lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and butterhead lettuce:
- Both butterhead lettuce and oatmeal are high in potassium.
- Butterhead lettuce has 37.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, butterhead lettuce contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and butterhead lettuce has 96% less calories than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to butterhead lettuce per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for butterhead lettuce, 35:54:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 54% |
| Fat | 15% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and butterhead lettuce has 97% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g 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 791% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Butterhead lettuce has 37.2 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Butterhead lettuce has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Butterhead lettuce is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Butterhead lettuce and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Butterhead lettuce is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, butterhead lettuce contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both oatmeal and butterhead lettuce contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Oatmeal | Butterhead Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.062 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.357 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.15 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 73 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 49% more calcium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 239% more iron than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 47% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg 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 Butterhead Lettuce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and butterhead lettuce has 100% less calories than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or oatmeal better for protein?
Oatmeal is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and butterhead lettuce has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does butterhead lettuce or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 240% more iron than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does butterhead lettuce or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and oatmeal are high in potassium. Oatmeal has 50% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.