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Baby food vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baby food and Porridge different?

  • Baby food is higher than Porridge in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin E .
  • Baby food covers your daily need of Iron 547% more than Porridge.
  • Baby food contains 184 times more Vitamin E than Porridge. Baby food contains 3.68mg of Vitamin E , while Porridge contains 0.02mg.

Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +742.5%
Contains more Iron +1170.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2513.3%
Contains more Potassium +2631.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1746.2%
Contains more Copper +735%
Contains more Selenium +825%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +742.5%
Contains more Iron +1170.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2513.3%
Contains more Potassium +2631.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1746.2%
Contains more Copper +735%
Contains more Selenium +825%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10768%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6575.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1353.8%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +18300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4332.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10768%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6575.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1412.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1353.8%
Contains more Folate +258.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +747.2%
Contains more Fats +1995.2%
Contains more Carbs +597.7%
Contains more Other +1400%
Contains more Water +1207.6%
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 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 Protein +747.2%
Contains more Fats +1995.2%
Contains more Carbs +597.7%
Contains more Other +1400%
Contains more Water +1207.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1388.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4207.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1388.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 10.02g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 1.44g Baby food
Fats 4.4g 0.21g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 10.52g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 50kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 7.5g 0.5g Baby food
Calcium 733mg 87mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 3.74mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 5mg Baby food
Phosphorus 392mg 15mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 16mg Baby food
Sodium 3mg 6mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 0.13mg Baby food
Copper 0.334mg 0.04mg Baby food
Selenium 25.9µg 2.8µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 0IU Baby food
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Baby food
Vitamin E 3.68mg 0.02mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.055mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.025mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 0.52mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.071mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.013mg Baby food
Folate 43µg 12µg Baby food
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.02mg Baby food
Threonine 0.4mg 0.045mg Baby food
Isoleucine 0.477mg 0.063mg Baby food
Leucine 1.041mg 0.11mg Baby food
Lysine 0.404mg 0.037mg Baby food
Methionine 0.24mg 0.027mg Baby food
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.078mg Baby food
Valine 0.653mg 0.07mg Baby food
Histidine 0.286mg 0.033mg Baby food
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.028g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 0.114g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Porridge
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
176%
Baby food
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baby food
Baby food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/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.