Oatmeal vs. Soy Protein Powder

Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Soy Protein Powder


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oatmeal versus soy protein powder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and soy protein powder:

  • Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, soy protein powder contains more niacin and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oatmeal and soy protein powder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in calories. Soy protein powder has a little more calories (6%) than oatmeal by weight - oatmeal has 367 calories per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to soy protein powder for fat. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for soy protein powder, 57:30:13 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oatmeal Soy Protein Powder
Protein 17% 57%
Carbohydrates 69% 30%
Fat 15% 13%
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carbohydrates

Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and soy protein powder has 57% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 46% more dietary fiber than soy protein powder - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 6.7g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Soy protein powder is high in sugar and oatmeal has 95% less sugar than soy protein powder - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 22.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in protein. Soy protein powder has 247% more protein than oatmeal - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Oatmeal and soy protein powder contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin E

Oatmeal has more Vitamin E than soy protein powder - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy protein powder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Oatmeal has more thiamin, however, soy protein powder contains more niacin and folate. Both oatmeal and soy protein powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.

Oatmeal Soy Protein Powder
Thiamin 0.73 MG 0.288 MG
Riboflavin 0.14 MG 0.164 MG
Niacin 0.78 MG 2.357 MG
Vitamin B6 0.12 MG 0.164 MG
Folate 32 UG 289 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in calcium. Soy protein powder has 242% more calcium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

iron

Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in iron. Soy protein powder has 186% more iron than oatmeal - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

potassium

Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 167% more potassium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg 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 Soy Protein Powder .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Soy Protein Powder (Protein powder, soy based, NFS) .

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FAQ

Does oatmeal or soy protein powder contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in calories. Soy protein powder has a little more calories ( 10%) than oatmeal by weight - oatmeal has 367 calories in 100g and soy protein powder has 388 calories.

Is oatmeal or soy protein powder better for protein?
Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in protein. Soy protein powder has 250% more protein than oatmeal - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and soy protein powder has 55.6g of protein.

Does oatmeal or soy protein powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and soy protein powder has 60% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of carbs for 100g and soy protein powder has 28.9g of carbohydrates.

Does oatmeal or soy protein powder contain more calcium?
Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in calcium. Soy protein powder has 240% more calcium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 178mg of calcium.

Does oatmeal or soy protein powder contain more iron?
Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in iron. Soy protein powder has 190% more iron than oatmeal - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 12mg of iron.

Does oatmeal or soy protein powder contain more potassium?
Both oatmeal and soy protein powder are high in potassium. Soy protein powder has 170% more potassium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy protein powder has 933mg of potassium.