Oatmeal vs. Vanilla Pudding Mix

Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Vanilla Pudding Mix


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and vanilla pudding mix:

  • Both vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal are high in calories and carbohydrates.
  • Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, vanilla pudding mix contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
  • Oatmeal is a great source of calcium.
  • Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oatmeal and vanilla pudding mix 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 Vanilla Pudding Mix (Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal are high in calories. Vanilla pudding mix is very similar to oatmeal for calories - vanilla pudding mix has 377 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 vanilla pudding mix per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for vanilla pudding mix, 0:99:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oatmeal Vanilla Pudding Mix
Protein 17% ~
Carbohydrates 69% 99%
Fat 15% 1%
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carbohydrates

Both vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. Vanilla pudding mix has 39% more carbohydrates than oatmeal - vanilla pudding mix has 92.9g 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 more dietary fiber than vanilla pudding mix - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla pudding mix does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Vanilla pudding mix is high in sugar and oatmeal has 99% less sugar than vanilla pudding mix - vanilla pudding mix has 92.9g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than vanilla pudding mix - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla pudding mix does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - vanilla pudding mix has 0.43g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - vanilla pudding mix has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla pudding mix has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla pudding mix has 0.1ug 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, vanilla pudding mix contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.

Oatmeal Vanilla Pudding Mix
Thiamin 0.73 MG 0.002 MG
Riboflavin 0.14 MG 0.028 MG
Niacin 0.78 MG 0.006 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.026 MG
Vitamin B6 0.12 MG 0.002 MG
Folate 32 UG ~
Vitamin B12 ~ 0.02 UG

Minerals

calcium

Oatmeal is a great source of calcium and it has 333% more calcium than vanilla pudding mix - vanilla pudding mix has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.

iron

Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 419 times more iron than vanilla pudding mix - vanilla pudding mix has 0.01mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.

potassium

Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 28 times more potassium than vanilla pudding mix - vanilla pudding mix has 12mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg 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 Vanilla Pudding Mix .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Vanilla Pudding Mix (Puddings, vanilla, dry mix, instant) .

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FAQ

Does vanilla pudding mix or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal are high in calories. Vanilla pudding mix is quite similar to oatmeal for calories - vanilla pudding mix has 377 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.

Does vanilla pudding mix or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both vanilla pudding mix and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. vanilla pudding mix has 40% more carbohydrates than oatmeal - vanilla pudding mix has 92.9g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.

Does vanilla pudding mix or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 419 times more iron than vanilla pudding mix - vanilla pudding mix has 0.01mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.

Does vanilla pudding mix or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 28 times more potassium than vanilla pudding mix - vanilla pudding mix has 12mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.