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Okara vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Okara and Porridge

  • Okara has more Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Porridge has more Iron.
  • Porridge covers your daily need of Iron 31% more than Okara.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Okara 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.
Okara
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 19% 49% 67% 15% 26% 1.2% 53% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +420%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1231.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains more ZincZinc +330.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +278.6%
Contains more IronIron +187.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Calcium ~87mg

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.
Okara
3
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 4.6% 1.9% 5.3% 27% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +784.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +420%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
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4% 2% 12% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 12.23 g
Water: 81.64 g
Other: 0.88 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 ProteinProtein +144.4%
Contains more FatsFats +723.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
~equal in Water ~87.61g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Okara
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16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.755 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +953.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +562.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Okara Porridge Opinion
Calories 76kcal 50kcal Okara
Protein 3.52g 1.44g Okara
Fats 1.73g 0.21g Okara
Net carbs 12.23g 10.02g Okara
Carbs 12.23g 10.52g Okara
Magnesium 26mg 5mg Okara
Calcium 80mg 87mg Porridge
Potassium 213mg 16mg Okara
Iron 1.3mg 3.74mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g Okara
Fiber 0.5g Porridge
Copper 0.2mg 0.04mg Okara
Zinc 0.56mg 0.13mg Okara
Phosphorus 60mg 15mg Okara
Sodium 9mg 6mg Porridge
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Manganese 0.404mg 0mg Okara
Selenium 10.6µg 2.8µg Okara
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.088mg 0.071mg Okara
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.013mg Okara
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 26µg 12µg Okara
Saturated Fat 0.193g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.028g Okara
Polyunsaturated fat 0.755g 0.114g Okara
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.02mg Okara
Threonine 0.131mg 0.045mg Okara
Isoleucine 0.159mg 0.063mg Okara
Leucine 0.244mg 0.11mg Okara
Lysine 0.212mg 0.037mg Okara
Methionine 0.041mg 0.027mg Okara
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.078mg Okara
Valine 0.162mg 0.07mg Okara
Histidine 0.093mg 0.033mg Okara

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Okara Porridge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Okara
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Okara
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Okara
Okara is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Okara
Okara is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.

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. Okara - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172452/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.