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Absinthe vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between absinthe and porridge?

  • Absinthe has less iron, calcium, and selenium than porridge.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 46% higher.
  • Absinthe has a lower glycemic index than porridge.

We used Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +700%
Contains more IronIron +9250%
Contains more CopperCopper +90.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +275%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more OtherOther +19218.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +52.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Absinthe Porridge
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Absinthe Porridge DV% diff.
Iron 0.04mg 3.74mg 46%
Calories 295kcal 50kcal 12%
Calcium 0mg 87mg 9%
Selenium 0µg 2.8µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.055mg 4%
Carbs 0g 10.52g 4%
Protein 0g 1.44g 3%
Folate 0µg 12µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.013mg 0.52mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.5g 2%
Copper 0.021mg 0.04mg 2%
Phosphorus 4mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.025mg 2%
Magnesium 0mg 5mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.114g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.013mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.071mg 1%
Manganese 0.018mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.13mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.21g 0%
Net carbs 0g 10.02g N/A
Potassium 2mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Sodium 1mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.028g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Absinthe Porridge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Absinthe
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Absinthe
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/nutrients
  2. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.