Porridge vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Porridge and Arborio rice?
- Porridge is richer in Iron, and Calcium, yet Arborio rice is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 29% higher.
- Porridge has 87 times more Calcium than Arborio rice. Porridge has 87mg of Calcium, while Arborio rice has 1mg.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +8600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +156.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +167.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +187.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +459.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +353.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +391.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.1% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.19g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +107.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 50kcal | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 1.44g | 2.36g |
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0.19g |
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| Net carbs | 10.02g | 28.73g |
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| Carbs | 10.52g | 28.73g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 87mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 16mg | 26mg |
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 1.46mg |
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| Sugar | 0.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.072mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 33mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 1.493mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 59µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.051g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.058g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.102mg |
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.195mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.085mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.056mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.126mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.144mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.056mg |
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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
4%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arborio rice 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 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.