USDA-derived comparison

Wholegrain Bread vs Oats (porridge, dry)

Wholegrain Bread leads for Vitamin B3; Oats (porridge, dry) answers with Phosphorus, Vitamin B1 and Iron.

Who each is for: Choose wholegrain Bread for vitamin B3. Choose oats (porridge, dry) for phosphorus and vitamin B1.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Wholegrain Bread

Typical serving: 1 slice (40g)

17/100

More vitamin B3
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Oats (porridge, dry)

Typical serving: 40 g (40g)

24/100

More phosphorusMore vitamin B1More ironMore magnesium
Full Oats (porridge, dry) page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientWholegrain BreadOats (porridge, dry)
Calories247 kcal379 kcal
Protein13 g13 g
Carbs41 g68 g
Fat3 g7 g
Fiber6 g10 g
Sat fat1 g1 g
Sodium450 mg6 mg
Potassium250 mg362 mg
Calcium107 mg52 mg
Iron2.4 mg4.3 mg
Magnesium76 mg138 mg
Zinc1.8 mg3.6 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate42 µg32 µg

Servings differ: 1 slice of wholegrain bread is about 40g, 40 g of oats (porridge, dry) about 40g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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