USDA-derived comparison

Oats (porridge, dry) vs White Rice (cooked)

Oats (porridge, dry) leads for Phosphorus, Vitamin B1 and Iron; White Rice (cooked) answers with Folate.

Who each is for: Choose oats (porridge, dry) for phosphorus and vitamin B1. Choose white Rice (cooked) for folate.

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

Oats (porridge, dry)

Typical serving: 40 g (40g)

24/100

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

White Rice (cooked)

Typical serving: 1 cup (158g)

6/100

More folate
Full White Rice (cooked) 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.

NutrientOats (porridge, dry)White Rice (cooked)
Calories379 kcal130 kcal
Protein13 g3 g
Carbs68 g28 g
Fat7 g0 g
Fiber10 g0 g
Sat fat1 g0 g
Sodium6 mg1 mg
Potassium362 mg35 mg
Calcium52 mg10 mg
Iron4.3 mg1.2 mg
Magnesium138 mg12 mg
Zinc3.6 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate32 µg58 µg

Servings differ: 40 g of oats (porridge, dry) is about 40g, 1 cup of white rice (cooked) about 158g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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