Porridge vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between porridge and navy beans
- Porridge has more iron, while navy beans have more fiber, folate, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Navy beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 40% higher.
- Navy beans contain 2 times less iron than porridge. Porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, while navy beans contain 2.36mg.
- Navy beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of navy beans is 39, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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 CalciumCalcium | +26.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +960% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2331.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +425% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +692.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +860% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +330.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +164% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +274.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +961.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1066.7% |
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:
8.23 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
26.05 g
Water:
63.81 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +471.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +195.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +486.4% |
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
0.098 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.49 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +407.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +329.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 10.5g | 40% |
| Folate | 12µg | 140µg | 32% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.527mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.21mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 144mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 2.36mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.237mg | 15% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 8.23g | 14% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 53mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 389mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.138mg | 10% |
| Choline | 44.7mg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Starch | 15.4g | 6% | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 140kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 26.05g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.649mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 0.62g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 15.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0.37g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.504mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.177g | N/A |
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Navy beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navy beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navy beans is relatively richer in vitamins