Porridge vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between porridge and beer?
- Beer has less iron and calcium than porridge.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 47% higher.
- Porridge has 187 times more Iron than beer. Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, while beer has 0.02mg.
- Porridge has a lower glycemic index than beer.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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 | +2075% |
| Contains more IronIron | +18600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +366.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +213% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1731.8% |
~equal in
Water
~91.96g
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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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 50kcal | 43kcal |
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| Protein | 1.44g | 0.46g |
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 10.02g | 3.55g |
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| Carbs | 10.52g | 3.55g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 87mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 16mg | 27mg |
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.02mg |
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| Sugar | 0.03g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.005mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 14mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.008mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 10.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0mg |
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
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 ($)
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.