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Porridge vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between porridge and broth

  • Porridge has more iron, while broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B12, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1038% more than porridge.
  • Porridge contains 4 times more iron than broth. While porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, broth contains only 1.03mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in porridge is lower.
  • Broth has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +263.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1020%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1831.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1006.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +745.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3759.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1056.9%
Contains more FatsFats +6509.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22254.5%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19042.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3829.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Broth
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 Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 6mg 23875mg 1038%
Selenium 2.8µg 28µg 46%
Iron 3.74mg 1.03mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.43mg 31%
Protein 1.44g 16.66g 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 4.48g 29%
Phosphorus 15mg 166mg 22%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Fats 0.21g 13.88g 21%
Saturated fat 0.033g 3.43g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Magnesium 5mg 56mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.46mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.6mg 11%
Calories 50kcal 267kcal 11%
Calcium 87mg 187mg 10%
Potassium 16mg 309mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.1mg 7%
Manganese 0mg 0.15mg 7%
Folate 12µg 32µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 0mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.46mg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Carbs 10.52g 18.01g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 17.36g N/A
Zinc 0.13mg 0.09mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 23869mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broth
Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth 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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.