Lemonade vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between lemonade and porridge?
- Lemonade has less iron and calcium than porridge.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 45% higher.
- Lemonade has 333 times more sugar than porridge. Lemonade has 9.98g of sugar, while porridge has 0.03g.
- Lemonade has a lower glycemic index than porridge.
We used Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water 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 less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2075% |
Contains more IronIron | +2237.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +90.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +550% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +650% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +816.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3150% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +446.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1957.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +425% |
Contains more OtherOther | +83.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~10.52g
~equal in
Water
~87.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1300% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +776.9% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 0.16mg | 3.74mg | 45% |
Calcium | 4mg | 87mg | 8% |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.006mg | 0.055mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 3.9mg | 0mg | 4% |
Folate | 1µg | 12µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.016mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
Protein | 0.07g | 1.44g | 3% |
Phosphorus | 2mg | 15mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0g | 0.5g | 2% |
Copper | 0.021mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.114g | 1% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.006mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.013mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
Calories | 40kcal | 50kcal | 1% |
Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 2mg | 5mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.04g | 0.21g | 0% |
Carbs | 10.42g | 10.52g | 0% |
Net carbs | 10.42g | 10.02g | N/A |
Potassium | 15mg | 16mg | 0% |
Sugar | 9.98g | 0.03g | N/A |
Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.005mg | 0mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.006g | 0.033g | 0% |
Choline | 0.4mg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.028g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
2%

4%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.95g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lemonade contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Lemonade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 ($)