Meatball vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between meatball and porridge
- Meatball has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, fiber, zinc, and vitamin B2; however, porridge is higher in iron.
- Meatball covers your daily copper needs 74% more than porridge.
- Porridge has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of porridge is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Meatballs, meatless 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 | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1025% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1665% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1284.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2193.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +248% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 EVitamin E | +8550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1605.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +752% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +380.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +604.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1438.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +550% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1358.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4185.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1718.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7714.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3993% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.055mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 0.04mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 15mg | 47% |
| Protein | 21g | 1.44g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 0.114g | 30% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 6mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 3.74mg | 20% |
| Folate | 78µg | 12µg | 17% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 0.5g | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 0.13mg | 15% |
| Fats | 9g | 0.21g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.013mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.025mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 0.52mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 0.02mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.071mg | 9% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 50kcal | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 0.033g | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 87mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 0.028g | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8g | 10.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 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
57%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.