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Milkshake vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Milkshake and Porridge

  • Milkshake has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, however, Porridge has more Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Porridge is 46% higher.
  • Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk shakes, thick vanilla 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 Calcium +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +1043.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Iron +3640%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 4% 9% 50% 17% 13% 11% 17% 2% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +67.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +666.7%
Contains more Potassium +1043.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +27.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Iron +3640%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Selenium +21.7%

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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 36% 0% 8% 45% 3% 23% 10% 6% 65% 1%
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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256.2%
Contains more Folate +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +168.1%
Contains more Fats +1342.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.7%
Contains more Other +313.6%
Contains more Water +17.7%
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 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 +168.1%
Contains more Fats +1342.9%
Contains more Carbs +68.7%
Contains more Other +313.6%
Contains more Water +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.114
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.886 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.114

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 17.75g 10.02g Milkshake
Protein 3.86g 1.44g Milkshake
Fats 3.03g 0.21g Milkshake
Carbs 17.75g 10.52g Milkshake
Calories 112kcal 50kcal Milkshake
Sugar 17.75g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 146mg 87mg Milkshake
Iron 0.1mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 12mg 5mg Milkshake
Phosphorus 115mg 15mg Milkshake
Potassium 183mg 16mg Milkshake
Sodium 95mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.39mg 0.13mg Milkshake
Copper 0.051mg 0.04mg Milkshake
Manganese 0.014mg 0mg Milkshake
Selenium 2.3µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 91IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin A RAE 25µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.02mg Milkshake
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milkshake
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.025mg Milkshake
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.071mg Milkshake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.013mg Milkshake
Folate 7µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Milkshake
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.1µg Milkshake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.02mg Milkshake
Threonine 0.174mg 0.045mg Milkshake
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0.063mg Milkshake
Leucine 0.378mg 0.11mg Milkshake
Lysine 0.306mg 0.037mg Milkshake
Methionine 0.097mg 0.027mg Milkshake
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0.078mg Milkshake
Valine 0.258mg 0.07mg Milkshake
Histidine 0.105mg 0.033mg Milkshake
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 1.886g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.875g 0.028g Milkshake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkshake 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
17%
Milkshake
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.853g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkshake
Milkshake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/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.