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Porridge vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between porridge and candy bar

  • Porridge has more iron; however, candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11768% more than porridge.
  • Candy bar has 4 times less iron than porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of iron, while candy bar has 0.97mg.
  • Porridge contains less saturated fat.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of candy bar is 51.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Candies, peanut bar.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11.5%
Contains more IronIron +285.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2443.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1835%
Contains more ZincZinc +2930.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1953.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.9%

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%
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1069%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1176823.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +525%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +5375.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +976.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15947.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +350.6%
Contains more OtherOther +718.2%

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
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59617.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9242.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Candy bar
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 Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 153mg 11768%
Copper 0.04mg 0.774mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 10.65g 70%
Manganese 0mg 1.243mg 54%
Fats 0.21g 33.7g 52%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 7.922mg 46%
Phosphorus 15mg 308mg 42%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 16.721g 42%
Iron 3.74mg 0.97mg 35%
Zinc 0.13mg 3.94mg 35%
Protein 1.44g 15.5g 28%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 4.1mg 27%
Magnesium 5mg 110mg 25%
Calories 50kcal 522kcal 24%
Saturated fat 0.033g 4.678g 21%
Folate 12µg 75µg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.83mg 15%
Fiber 0.5g 4.1g 14%
Potassium 16mg 407mg 12%
Carbs 10.52g 47.4g 12%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.14mg 9%
Sodium 6mg 156mg 7%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.1mg 4%
Selenium 2.8µg 4.7µg 3%
Calcium 87mg 78mg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 42.22g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.