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Porridge vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Porridge and Caper?

  • Porridge is higher in Iron, yet Caper is higher in Copper, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, and Vitamin E .
  • Caper's daily need coverage for Sodium is 102% more.
  • Porridge has 2 times more Iron than Caper. While Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, Caper has only 1.67mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Porridge is lower.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Capers, canned types in this article.

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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.
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Caper
Contains more Calcium +117.5%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Copper +835%
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 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Contains more Calcium +117.5%
Contains more Iron +124%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +560%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Zinc +146.2%
Contains more Copper +835%
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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Caper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24500%
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 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +24500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caper
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Fats +309.5%
Contains more Other +3554.5%
Equal in Water - 83.85
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more Carbs +115.1%
Contains more Protein +63.9%
Contains more Fats +309.5%
Contains more Other +3554.5%
Equal in Water - 83.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Caper
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Caper Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 1.69g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 2.36g Caper
Fats 0.21g 0.86g Caper
Carbs 10.52g 4.89g Porridge
Calories 50kcal 23kcal Porridge
Sugar 0.03g 0.41g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 3.2g Caper
Calcium 87mg 40mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 1.67mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 33mg Caper
Phosphorus 15mg 10mg Porridge
Potassium 16mg 40mg Caper
Sodium 6mg 2348mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.32mg Caper
Copper 0.04mg 0.374mg Caper
Manganese 0mg 0.078mg Caper
Selenium 2.8µg 1.2µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 138IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.88mg Caper
Vitamin C 0mg 4.3mg Caper
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.018mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.139mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.652mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.027mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.023mg Caper
Folate 12µg 23µg Caper
Vitamin K 0.1µg 24.6µg Caper
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.233g Porridge
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.063g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.304g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Caper
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
15%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 2342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caper
Caper 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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.