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Noodles vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Noodles and Porridge

  • Noodles has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium.
  • Noodles covers your daily need of Selenium 38% more than Porridge.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Porridge is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +753.6%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +753.6%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +154.4%

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.
Noodles
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 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 E +750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Fats +885.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Water +29.4%
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +215.3%
Contains more Fats +885.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Contains more Water +29.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Noodles Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 23.96g 10.02g Noodles
Protein 4.54g 1.44g Noodles
Fats 2.07g 0.21g Noodles
Carbs 25.16g 10.52g Noodles
Calories 138kcal 50kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.4g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 1.2g 0.5g Noodles
Calcium 12mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 1.47mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 21mg 5mg Noodles
Phosphorus 76mg 15mg Noodles
Potassium 38mg 16mg Noodles
Sodium 5mg 6mg Noodles
Zinc 0.65mg 0.13mg Noodles
Copper 0.098mg 0.04mg Noodles
Manganese 0.315mg 0mg Noodles
Selenium 23.9µg 2.8µg Noodles
Vitamin A 21IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.17mg 0.02mg Noodles
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.055mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.025mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 0.52mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.071mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.013mg Noodles
Folate 84µg 12µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.02mg Noodles
Threonine 0.138mg 0.045mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.063mg Noodles
Leucine 0.365mg 0.11mg Noodles
Lysine 0.137mg 0.037mg Noodles
Methionine 0.086mg 0.027mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 0.078mg Noodles
Valine 0.22mg 0.07mg Noodles
Histidine 0.121mg 0.033mg Noodles
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg Porridge
Trans Fat 0.029g Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.419g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.581g 0.028g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.114g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
21%
Noodles
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.386g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.