Cheese vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cheese and porridge
- Cheese has more phosphorus, calcium, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, porridge has more iron.
- Cheese's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 94% more.
- Porridge is lower in cholesterol.
- Porridge has a higher glycemic index than cheese.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +440% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +716.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2933.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +917.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2571.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3450% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1612% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +477.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +781.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1488.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15761.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1586.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +240.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +136.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32921.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1146.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 18.867g | 0.033g | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 455mg | 15mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 710mg | 87mg | 62% |
| Fats | 33.31g | 0.21g | 51% |
| Selenium | 28.5µg | 2.8µg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1µg | 0µg | 46% |
| Iron | 0.14mg | 3.74mg | 45% |
| Protein | 22.87g | 1.44g | 43% |
| Vitamin A | 330µg | 0µg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 99mg | 0mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 3.64mg | 0.13mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.428mg | 0.025mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 653mg | 6mg | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.246g | 0.028g | 23% |
| Calories | 404kcal | 50kcal | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.421g | 0.114g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.071mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 5mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.02mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 12µg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.059mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 24IU | 0IU | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.09g | 10.52g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.09g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.917g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.547mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.044mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.206mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.939mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.025mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.547mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.074mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.404mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.834g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins