Oatmeal vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and trout:
- Both oatmeal and trout are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and folate, however, trout contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than oatmeal.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than oatmeal.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oatmeal and trout are high in calories. Oatmeal has 79% more calories than trout - oatmeal has 367 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to trout per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | ~ |
| Fat | 15% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and trout has 100% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than trout - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oatmeal and trout contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both oatmeal and trout are high in protein. Trout has 53% more protein than oatmeal - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oatmeal has 49% less saturated fat than trout - oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has less cholesterol than trout - trout has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than oatmeal - trout has 87ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than oatmeal - trout has 64.6iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 602% more Vitamin E than oatmeal - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Trout and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and folate, however, trout contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and trout contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oatmeal | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 68% more calcium than trout - oatmeal has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 977% more iron than trout - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both oatmeal and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 32% more potassium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg 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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FAQ
Does oatmeal or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oatmeal and trout are high in calories. Oatmeal has 80% more calories than trout - oatmeal has 367 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is oatmeal or trout better for protein?
Both oatmeal and trout are high in protein. Trout has 50% more protein than oatmeal - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does oatmeal or trout have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and trout has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - oatmeal has 67g of carbs for 100g and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
Does oatmeal or trout contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 980% more iron than trout - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron in 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
Does oatmeal or trout contain more potassium?
Both oatmeal and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 30% more potassium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.