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Focaccia vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Focaccia and Porridge?

  • Porridge has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Zinc than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 35% higher.
  • Porridge contains less Sodium.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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.
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.3%
Contains more Potassium +612.5%
Contains more Zinc +923.1%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +467.9%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.3%
Contains more Potassium +612.5%
Contains more Zinc +923.1%
Contains more Copper +127.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +467.9%
Contains more Calcium +148.6%
Contains more Iron +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%

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 +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +808.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.2%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +5600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
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 +7000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +754.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1104%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +605.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +808.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +769.2%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Contains more Vitamin K +5600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +509%
Contains more Fats +3657.1%
Contains more Carbs +240.5%
Contains more Other +631.8%
Contains more Water +90.8%
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 +509%
Contains more Fats +3657.1%
Contains more Carbs +240.5%
Contains more Other +631.8%
Contains more Water +90.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +771.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20150%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +771.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia Porridge
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Focaccia Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 10.02g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 1.44g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 0.21g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 10.52g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 50kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 1.8g 0.5g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 3.16mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 20mg 5mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 15mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 16mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 1.33mg 0.13mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.04mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 2.8µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.02mg Focaccia
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.055mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.025mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 0.52mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.071mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.013mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 12µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0.1µg Focaccia
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
Saturated Fat 0.877g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 0.028g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.114g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
39%
Focaccia
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.