Orange vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oranges and porridge
- Oranges have more vitamin C and fiber, while porridge has more iron.
- Oranges cover your daily need for vitamin C, 59% more than porridge.
- Oranges contain 312 times more sugar than porridge. While oranges contain 9.35g of sugar, porridge contains only 0.03g.
- Oranges have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oranges is 45, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1031.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +117.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3640% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +460% |
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 Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +252.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +361.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
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Water
~87.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +356% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 0mg | 59% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 3.74mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 0.5g | 8% |
| Folate | 30µg | 12µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 87mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 2.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.071mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.114g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 1.44g | 1% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 10.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 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
21%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.32g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Orange 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 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.