USDA-derived comparison

Oats (porridge, dry) vs Wholemeal Pasta

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

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

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

Wholemeal Pasta

Typical serving: 1 bowl (140g)

11/100

More vitamin B3
Full Wholemeal Pasta 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)Wholemeal Pasta
Calories379 kcal149 kcal
Protein13 g6 g
Carbs68 g30 g
Fat7 g2 g
Fiber10 g4 g
Sat fat1 g0 g
Sodium6 mg4 mg
Potassium362 mg96 mg
Calcium52 mg13 mg
Iron4.3 mg1.7 mg
Magnesium138 mg54 mg
Zinc3.6 mg1.3 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate32 µg21 µg

Servings differ: 40 g of oats (porridge, dry) is about 40g, 1 bowl of wholemeal pasta about 140g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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