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Italian ice vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Italian ice and Porridge

  • Italian ice contains less Iron, and Calcium than Porridge.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Porridge is 46% higher.

Food types used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared 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 less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +8600%
Contains more Iron +4055.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +8600%
Contains more Iron +4055.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +2700%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +140%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Protein +4700%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Other +340%
Equal in Water - 87.61
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Carbs +28.3%
Contains more Protein +4700%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Other +340%
Equal in Water - 87.61

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 10.02g Italian ice
Protein 0.03g 1.44g Porridge
Fats 0.02g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 13.5g 10.52g Italian ice
Calories 53kcal 50kcal Italian ice
Sugar 0.03g Italian ice
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 1mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0.09mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Porridge
Phosphorus 0mg 15mg Porridge
Potassium 6mg 16mg Porridge
Sodium 4mg 6mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0.01mg 0.04mg Porridge
Manganese 0.02mg 0mg Italian ice
Selenium 0.1µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 167IU 0IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.52mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.013mg Porridge
Folate 5µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 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
Saturated Fat 0g 0.033g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.

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