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Porridge vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Porridge and Barbecue sauce

  • Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium, while Barbecue sauce has more Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Barbecue sauce covers your daily need of Sodium 44% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge contains 6 times more Iron than Barbecue sauce. While Porridge contains 3.74mg of Iron, Barbecue sauce contains only 0.64mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porridge is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Sauce, barbecue.

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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.
Porridge
Porridge
4
:
6
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +484.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Selenium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +1350%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Barbecue sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +484.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Selenium +115.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Potassium +1350%
Contains more Zinc +30.8%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
8
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%
Porridge
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%
Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
3
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +287.5%
Contains more Other +1295.5%
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Barbecue sauce
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +75.6%
Contains more Water +60.1%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Carbs +287.5%
Contains more Other +1295.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
1
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Barbecue sauce
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%

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 sauce
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 1.44g 0.82g Porridge
Fats 0.21g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 10.52g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 50kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 0.03g 33.24g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0.9g Barbecue sauce
Calcium 87mg 33mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.64mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Barbecue sauce
Phosphorus 15mg 20mg Barbecue sauce
Potassium 16mg 232mg Barbecue sauce
Sodium 6mg 1027mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.17mg Barbecue sauce
Copper 0.04mg 0.072mg Barbecue sauce
Manganese 0mg 0.126mg Barbecue sauce
Selenium 2.8µg 1.3µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.023mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 12µg 2µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.8µg Barbecue sauce
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.045g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.101g Porridge
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Barbecue sauce
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
4%
Porridge
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1021mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce 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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.