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Porridge vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between porridge and barbecue chicken

  • Porridge has more iron; however, barbecue chicken has more selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for barbecue chicken is 42% higher.
  • Barbecue chicken has 4 times less iron than porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of iron, while barbecue chicken has 0.95mg.
  • Porridge is lower in sodium.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index than barbecue chicken.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +443.8%
Contains more IronIron +293.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1493.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1269.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1353.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +685.7%

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.
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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +808%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1002.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.055mg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +8666.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1463.2%
Contains more FatsFats +7081%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
32% 52% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.927 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.446 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.038 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22921.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1687.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Protein 1.44g 22.51g 42%
Selenium 2.8µg 22µg 35%
Iron 3.74mg 0.95mg 35%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 5.732mg 33%
Phosphorus 15mg 218mg 29%
Fats 0.21g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0.033g 3.927g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 6.446g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.227mg 16%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.78mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.191mg 14%
Sodium 6mg 335mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 2.038g 13%
Choline 62.9mg 11%
Calories 50kcal 226kcal 9%
Potassium 16mg 255mg 7%
Calcium 87mg 16mg 7%
Magnesium 5mg 21mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 0.077mg 4%
Carbs 10.52g 0.12g 3%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.152mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Folate 12µg 8µg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0mg 0.005mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.055mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.