Oatmeal vs. Strawberries
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Strawberries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
strawberries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and strawberries:
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Strawberry has 73 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and strawberry has 91% less calories than oatmeal - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 85% |
| Fat | 15% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 89% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - strawberry has 7.7g 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 390% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and oatmeal contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Strawberry has 73 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Strawberries and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid. Both oatmeal and strawberries contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Oatmeal | Strawberries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.125 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 24 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 225% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 924% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 129% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg 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 Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does strawberries or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and strawberry has 90% less calories than oatmeal - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does strawberries or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and strawberry has 90% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does strawberries or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 920% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does strawberries or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.