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Porridge vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between porridge and allspice

  • Porridge contains less manganese, fiber, calcium, copper, vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 than allspice.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for allspice is 128% higher.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index than allspice.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +659.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6425%
Contains more IronIron +88.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1282.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +676.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +653.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
~equal in Selenium ~2.7µg

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.
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%
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 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +152%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1515.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more WaterWater +935.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +322.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4038.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +585.6%
Contains more OtherOther +2009.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
46% 12% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.66 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.36 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2257.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1970.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Allspice DV% diff.
Manganese 0mg 2.943mg 128%
Fiber 0.5g 21.6g 84%
Calcium 87mg 661mg 57%
Copper 0.04mg 0.553mg 57%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Iron 3.74mg 7.06mg 42%
Magnesium 5mg 135mg 31%
Potassium 16mg 1044mg 30%
Carbs 10.52g 72.12g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 2.36g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.21mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.86mg 15%
Phosphorus 15mg 113mg 14%
Fats 0.21g 8.69g 13%
Calories 50kcal 263kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0.033g 2.55g 11%
Protein 1.44g 6.09g 9%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.01mg 8%
Folate 12µg 36µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.101mg 4%
Sodium 6mg 77mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.063mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 0.66g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 50.52g N/A
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Selenium 2.8µg 2.7µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Allspice
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
4%
Porridge
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.517g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Allspice
Allspice is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Allspice
Allspice 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 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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients
  2. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.