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Peanut butter vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Peanut butter and Porridge

  • Peanut butter has more Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, while Porridge has more Iron.
  • Peanut butter's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 79% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Porridge is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 +3260%
Contains more Phosphorus +2133.3%
Contains more Potassium +3387.5%
Contains more Zinc +1830.8%
Contains more Copper +955%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +77.6%
Contains more Iron +114.9%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Magnesium +3260%
Contains more Phosphorus +2133.3%
Contains more Potassium +3387.5%
Contains more Zinc +1830.8%
Contains more Copper +955%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Contains more Calcium +77.6%
Contains more Iron +114.9%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%

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 E +45400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +668%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3292.3%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 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 E +45400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +668%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1501.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3292.3%
Contains more Folate +625%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1442.4%
Contains more Fats +24357.1%
Contains more Carbs +112.1%
Contains more Other +1213.6%
Contains more Water +7022.8%
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 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 +1442.4%
Contains more Fats +24357.1%
Contains more Carbs +112.1%
Contains more Other +1213.6%
Contains more Water +7022.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92546.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10895.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92546.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10895.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 10.02g Peanut butter
Protein 22.21g 1.44g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 0.21g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 10.52g Peanut butter
Calories 598kcal 50kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g 0.03g Porridge
Fiber 5g 0.5g Peanut butter
Calcium 49mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 1.74mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 168mg 5mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 335mg 15mg Peanut butter
Potassium 558mg 16mg Peanut butter
Sodium 17mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 2.51mg 0.13mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.422mg 0.04mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.665mg 0mg Peanut butter
Selenium 4.1µg 2.8µg Peanut butter
Vitamin E 9.1mg 0.02mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.055mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.025mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 0.52mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 0.071mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.013mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 12µg Peanut butter
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.02mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.045mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.063mg Peanut butter
Leucine 1.546mg 0.11mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.681mg 0.037mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.265mg 0.027mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 0.078mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.782mg 0.07mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.557mg 0.033mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0.075g Porridge
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.033g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.028g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.114g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter 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
62%
Peanut butter
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.292g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.