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Edible mushroom vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between edible mushroom and porridge

  • Edible mushroom has more copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B6, while porridge has more iron and calcium.
  • Porridge covers your daily need for iron, 41% more than edible mushroom.
  • Edible mushroom contains 21 times more vitamin B5 than porridge. While edible mushroom contains 1.497mg of vitamin B5, porridge contains only 0.071mg.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of edible mushroom is 32, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, white, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1887.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +695%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +473.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -16.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +232.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2800%
Contains more IronIron +648%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +593.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2008.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 ProteinProtein +114.6%
Contains more FatsFats +61.9%
Contains more OtherOther +290.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.7%
~equal in Water ~87.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -34%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Porridge DV% diff.
Iron 0.5mg 3.74mg 41%
Copper 0.318mg 0.04mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.025mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.071mg 29%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.52mg 19%
Selenium 9.3µg 2.8µg 12%
Phosphorus 86mg 15mg 10%
Potassium 318mg 16mg 9%
Calcium 3mg 87mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.013mg 7%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.13mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 3%
Protein 3.09g 1.44g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.055mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.5g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 3.26g 10.52g 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.047mg 0mg 2%
Folate 17µg 12µg 1%
Calories 22kcal 50kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Fats 0.34g 0.21g 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 0.03g N/A
Sodium 5mg 6mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.028g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.114g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.033mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom 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
26%
Edible mushroom
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.