Which has more protein, Oats, whole grain, steel cut or Flour, potato?

Oats, whole grain, steel cut has more protein at 12.5g per 100g, compared to 8.11g for Flour, potato.

Which has more calories, Oats, whole grain, steel cut or Flour, potato?

Calorie data is not available for one or both foods.

Is Oats, whole grain, steel cut healthier than Flour, potato?

Based on vitamin and mineral density, Oats, whole grain, steel cut scores higher in more nutrients per 100g. However, the "healthier" choice depends on your specific nutritional needs.

Oats vs Flour

Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA Foundation Foods & USDA Foundation Foods

Oats, whole grain, steel cut is higher in more vitamins & minerals

Calories (kcal)

Oats —

Flour —

Protein (g)

Oats 12.5

Flour 8.11

Carbs (g)

Oats 69.8

Flour 79.9

Fat (g)

Oats 5.80

Flour 0.951

Fiber (g)

Oats —

Flour 5.40

Quick answers

Which has more protein?

Oats, whole grain, steel cut — 12.5g vs 8.11g per 100g.

Which is more nutrient-dense?

Oats, whole grain, steel cut scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.

Full Nutrition Comparison

All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher

Nutrient	Oats	Flour	Diff
Macronutrients
Water	10.1 g	8.28 g	+22%
Protein	12.5 g	8.11 g	+54%
Total lipid (fat)	5.80 g	0.951 g	+510%
Carbohydrate, by difference	69.8 g	79.9 g	-13%
Fiber, total dietary	—	5.40 g
Vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)	0.334 mg	0.198 mg	+69%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)	—	0.115 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	0.926 mg	5.63 mg	-84%
Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine	0.119 mg	0.582 mg	-80%
Biotin (Vitamin B7)	30.0 ug	41.2 ug	-27%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	51.3 mg	44.1 mg	+16%
Iron, Fe	3.80 mg	12.0 mg	-68%
Magnesium, Mg	129 mg	73.7 mg	+75%
Phosphorus, P	417 mg	197 mg	+112%
Potassium, K	376 mg	1269 mg	-70%
Sodium, Na	0.311 mg	47.7 mg	-99%
Zinc, Zn	2.84 mg	0.900 mg	+216%
Copper, Cu	0.411 mg	0.231 mg	+78%
Manganese, Mn	3.41 mg	0.676 mg	+405%
Selenium, Se	29.0 ug	1.42 ug	+1938%
Other Nutrients
Energy (Atwater General Factors)	381 kcal	361 kcal	+6%
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)	379 kcal	353 kcal	+8%
Nitrogen	2.15 g	1.30 g	+65%
Ash	1.80 g	2.71 g	-34%
Total dietary fiber (AOAC 2011.25)	11.9 g	16.5 g	-28%
High Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (HMWDF)	11.2 g	14.8 g	-24%
Low Molecular Weight Dietary Fiber (LMWDF)	0.702 g	1.79 g	-61%
Beta-glucan	5.44 g	—
Starch	54.9 g	62.7 g	-12%
Molybdenum, Mo	164 ug	18.9 ug	+767%
Biotin	22.0 ug	0.976 ug	+2153%

* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA Foundation Foods and USDA Foundation Foods. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.

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Dig deeper — biggest differences

Selenium, Se +1938% in Oats, whole grain, steel cut Manganese, Mn +405% in Oats, whole grain, steel cut Zinc, Zn +216% in Oats, whole grain, steel cut Phosphorus, P +112% in Oats, whole grain, steel cut

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