Oatmeal vs. Honey
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Honey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
honey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and honey:
- Both honey and oatmeal are high in calories and carbohydrates.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, honey contains more pantothenic acid.
- 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 Honey (Honey) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both honey and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 21% more calories than honey - honey has 304 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to honey per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for honey, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 100% |
| Fat | 15% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both honey and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. Honey has 23% more carbohydrates than oatmeal - honey has 82.4g 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 48 times more dietary fiber than honey - honey has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Honey is high in sugar and oatmeal has 99% less sugar than honey - honey has 82.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 52 times more protein than honey - honey has 0.3g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Honey has less saturated fat than oatmeal - oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Honey and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - honey has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oatmeal has more Vitamin E than honey - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and honey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, honey contains more pantothenic acid.
| Oatmeal | Honey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.038 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 2 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 767% more calcium than honey - honey has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 900% more iron than honey - honey has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 573% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does honey or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Both honey and oatmeal are high in calories. Oatmeal has 20% more calories than honey - honey has 304 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does honey or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both honey and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. honey has 20% more carbohydrates than oatmeal - honey has 82.4g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does honey or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 900% more iron than honey - honey has 0.42mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does honey or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than honey - honey has 52mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.