Cornstarch vs. Oats

Nutrition comparison of Cornstarch and Oats


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

We compared the nutritional contents of cornstarch versus oats (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornstarch and oats:

  • Both cornstarch and oats are high in calories and carbohydrates.
  • Cornstarch has 134.2 times less saturated fat than oat.
  • Oat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Oat is a great source of calcium.
  • Oat is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cornstarch and oats 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: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both cornstarch and oats are high in calories. Cornstarch is very similar to cornstarch for calories - cornstarch has 381 calories per 100 grams and oat has 389 calories.

Cornstarch Oats
Protein ~ 17%
Carbohydrates 99% 67%
Fat ~ 16%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both cornstarch and oats are high in carbohydrates. Cornstarch has 38% more carbohydrates than oat - cornstarch has 91.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and oat has 66.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Oat is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 10 times more dietary fiber than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oat has 10.6g of dietary fiber.

Protein

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Oat is an excellent source of protein and it has 63 times more protein than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and oat has 16.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cornstarch has 134.2 times less saturated fat than oat - cornstarch has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oat has 1.2g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

The B Vitamins

Oat has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Cornstarch Oats
Thiamin ~ 0.763 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.139 MG
Niacin ~ 0.961 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 1.349 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.119 MG
Folate ~ 56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Oat is a great source of calcium and it has 26 times more calcium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and oat has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Oat is an excellent source of iron and it has 904% more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and oat has 4.7mg of iron.

potassium

Oat is an excellent source of potassium and it has 142 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium per 100 grams and oat has 429mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, oat has more linoleic acid than cornstarch per 100 grams.

Cornstarch Oats
linoleic acid 0.025 G 2.424 G
Total 0.025 G 2.424 G



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 Cornstarch or Oats .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornstarch (Cornstarch) and Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .

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FAQ

Does cornstarch or oats contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both cornstarch and oats are high in calories. Cornstarch is quite similar to cornstarch for calories - cornstarch has 381 calories in 100g and oat has 389 calories.

Does cornstarch or oats have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cornstarch and oats are high in carbohydrates. cornstarch has 40% more carbohydrates than oat - cornstarch has 91.3g of carbs for 100g and oat has 66.3g of carbohydrates.

Does cornstarch or oats contain more iron?
Oat is an abundant source of iron and it has 900% more iron than cornstarch - cornstarch has 0.47mg of iron in 100 grams and oat has 4.7mg of iron.

Does cornstarch or oats contain more potassium?
Oat is a rich source of potassium and it has 142 times more potassium than cornstarch - cornstarch has 3mg of potassium in 100 grams and oat has 429mg of potassium.