Porridge vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between porridge and cereal
- Porridge contains less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese than cereal.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 519% higher.
- The amount of sodium in porridge is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +770% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +556.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +810.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +242.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5746.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +413.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +125% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11332.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5596.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45946.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +2217.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +320.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +414.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +725.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +913.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +628.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +210.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 6.288mg | 519% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 5.986mg | 459% |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 34.06mg | 379% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 3.87mg | 296% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 29.62mg | 182% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 7.6mg | 68% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.79mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 86.85g | 25% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 378kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.137mg | 11% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 6.06g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 77mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 6.3µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 16mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.354g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.26g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 789mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)