Oatmeal vs. Pears
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Pears
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
pears
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and pears:
- Both pears and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber.
- Oatmeal has 8.7 times less sugar than pear.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pear contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
- Pear has 49.4 times less saturated fat than oatmeal.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Pears (Pears, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and pear has 84% less calories than oatmeal - pear has 57 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 pears per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for pears, 2:96:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 96% |
| Fat | 15% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and pear has 77% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - pear has 15.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pears and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 216% more dietary fiber than pear - pear has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oatmeal has 8.7 times less sugar than pear - pear has 9.8g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 43 times more protein than pear - pear has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pear has 49.4 times less saturated fat than oatmeal - pear has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pear has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - pear has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pears and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pear has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pears and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pear has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pears and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pear has 4.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, pear contains more pantothenic acid.
| Oatmeal | Pears | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.012 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.049 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 478% more calcium than pear - pear has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than pear - pear has 0.18mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 202% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg 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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FAQ
Does pears or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and pear has 80% less calories than oatmeal - pear has 57 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Does pears or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and pear has 80% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - pear has 15.2g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does pears or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 22 times more iron than pear - pear has 0.18mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does pears or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than pear - pear has 116mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.