Oats vs Whole-wheat bread
Per 100 g, oats has 379 kcal, 13 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate and 6.5 g fat; whole-wheat bread has 252 kcal, 12 g protein, 43 g carbohydrate and 3.5 g fat. Oats has 379 kcal per 100 g, 50% more than whole-wheat bread at 252 kcal.
Per 100 g, side by side
| Nutrient | Oats | Whole-wheat bread | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 379 kcal | 252 kcal | +127 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g | 12 g | +0.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g | 43 g | +25 g |
| Fat | 6.5 g | 3.5 g | +3 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 6 g | +4.1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 4.3 g | −3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 0.7 g | +0.4 g |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 455 mg | −449 mg |
Difference is Oats minus Whole-wheat bread. Full names: Cereals, oats, regular and quick, not fortified, dry · Bread, whole-wheat, commercially prepared.
Per serving
| Food · serving | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oats · 1 cup, 81 g | 307 | 11 g | 55 g | 5.3 g |
| Whole-wheat bread · 1 slice, 32 g | 81 | 4 g | 14 g | 1.1 g |
Where the calories come from
Oats · 14% protein · 71% carbohydrate · 15% fat
Whole-wheat bread · 20% protein · 67% carbohydrate · 13% fat
The differences, in numbers
- Oats has 379 kcal per 100 g, 50% more than whole-wheat bread at 252 kcal.
- Oats has 6% more protein per 100 g than whole-wheat bread (13 g vs 12 g). Per calorie, oats gives 3.5 g of protein per 100 kcal and whole-wheat bread gives 4.9 g.
- Oats has 59% more carbohydrate per 100 g than whole-wheat bread (68 g vs 43 g).
- Oats has 86% more fat per 100 g than whole-wheat bread (6.5 g vs 3.5 g).
- Oats has 68% more fiber per 100 g than whole-wheat bread (10 g vs 6 g).
One serving of each on the day view
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more calories, oats or whole-wheat bread?
Oats has 379 kcal per 100 g, 50% more than whole-wheat bread at 252 kcal.
Which has more protein, oats or whole-wheat bread?
Oats has 6% more protein per 100 g than whole-wheat bread (13 g vs 12 g). Per calorie, oats gives 3.5 g of protein per 100 kcal and whole-wheat bread gives 4.9 g.
What are the macros of oats vs whole-wheat bread?
Oats: 14% protein, 71% carbohydrate, 15% fat by energy. Whole-wheat bread: 20% protein, 67% carbohydrate, 13% fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC IDs 173904 (Grains & bread) and 172688 (Grains & bread), as indexed by Kaunto. Per-serving figures are scaled from the 100 g values and rounded. More on how food databases work.