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Broth vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Broth and Porridge

  • Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B5, while Porridge has more Iron.
  • Broth covers your daily need of Sodium 1038% more than Porridge.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porridge is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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.
Broth
Broth
6
:
4
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Calcium +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +1006.7%
Contains more Potassium +1831.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +114.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1020%
Contains more Phosphorus +1006.7%
Contains more Potassium +1831.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Iron +263.1%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%

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.
Broth
Broth
10
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +745.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Porridge
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 +2200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +745.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Protein +1056.9%
Contains more Fats +6509.5%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Contains more Other +22254.5%
Contains more Water +3759.5%
Broth
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Porridge
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 +1056.9%
Contains more Fats +6509.5%
Contains more Carbs +71.2%
Contains more Other +22254.5%
Contains more Water +3759.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
2
:
1
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3829.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Broth
26% 40% 34%
Saturated Fat: 3.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.48 g
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19042.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3829.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 10.02g Broth
Protein 16.66g 1.44g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.21g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 10.52g Broth
Calories 267kcal 50kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 187mg 87mg Broth
Iron 1.03mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 56mg 5mg Broth
Phosphorus 166mg 15mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 16mg Broth
Sodium 23875mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.09mg 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0mg 0.04mg Porridge
Manganese 0.15mg 0mg Broth
Selenium 28µg 2.8µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Broth
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.02mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.055mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.025mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.52mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.071mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.013mg Broth
Folate 32µg 12µg Broth
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 3.43g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g 0.028g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.114g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
25%
Broth
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 23869mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.