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Porridge vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Porridge and Broccoli

  • Porridge has more Iron, while Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Broccoli covers your daily need of Vitamin C 99% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge contains 5 times more Iron than Broccoli. While Porridge contains 3.74mg of Iron, Broccoli contains only 0.73mg.

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

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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 Calcium +85.1%
Contains more Iron +412.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +1875%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +85.1%
Contains more Iron +412.3%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +1875%
Contains more Zinc +215.4%
Contains more Copper +22.5%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +707%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1246.2%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +101500%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +707%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1246.2%
Contains more Folate +425%
Contains more Vitamin K +101500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Contains more Protein +95.8%
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Other +295.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +58.4%
Contains more Protein +95.8%
Contains more Fats +76.2%
Contains more Other +295.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 4.04g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.21g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 10.52g 6.64g Porridge
Calories 50kcal 34kcal Porridge
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 0.03g 1.7g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 87mg 47mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.73mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 15mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 16mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 6mg 33mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.04mg 0.049mg Broccoli
Manganese 0mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 2.8µg 2.5µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 0mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 12µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 0.1µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.045mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.11mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.037mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.027mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.07mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.033mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.039g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.011g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.038g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.