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Porridge vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Porridge and Caesar salad

  • Porridge has more Iron, however, Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Calcium.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 52% more than Porridge.
  • Caesar salad has 2 times less Iron than Porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, while Caesar salad has 2.34mg.
  • Porridge contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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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 Iron +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +167.8%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1440%
Contains more Potassium +962.5%
Contains more Zinc +1138.5%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1021.4%
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 70% 88% 20% 99% 15% 60% 44% 42% 42% 172%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Calcium +167.8%
Contains more Magnesium +460%
Contains more Phosphorus +1440%
Contains more Potassium +962.5%
Contains more Zinc +1138.5%
Contains more Copper +215%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1021.4%

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 +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1088%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
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 22% 13% 0% 0% 95% 69% 61% 27% 0% 0% 50% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2950%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +585.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1088%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +522.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +529.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +101.9%
Contains more Protein +829.9%
Contains more Fats +4442.9%
Contains more Carbs +199.4%
Contains more Other +890.9%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more Water +101.9%
Contains more Protein +829.9%
Contains more Fats +4442.9%
Contains more Carbs +199.4%
Contains more Other +890.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1181.6%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.461 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1181.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Caesar salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Caesar salad Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 29.8g Caesar salad
Protein 1.44g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 0.21g 9.54g Caesar salad
Carbs 10.52g 31.5g Caesar salad
Calories 50kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Sugar 0.03g 4.02g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 1.7g Caesar salad
Calcium 87mg 233mg Caesar salad
Iron 3.74mg 2.34mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 28mg Caesar salad
Phosphorus 15mg 231mg Caesar salad
Potassium 16mg 170mg Caesar salad
Sodium 6mg 454mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Copper 0.04mg 0.126mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 2.8µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.61mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.013mg Porridge
Folate 12µg Porridge
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.9µg Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.045mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.11mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.037mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.027mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.07mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.033mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 4.206g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 1.461g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Caesar salad
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
29%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 448mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.173g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad 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. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/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.