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Porridge vs. Cervelat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between porridge and cervelat

  • Porridge has more iron, while cervelat has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Cervelat's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 229% higher.
  • Cervelat contains 2 times less iron than porridge. Porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, while cervelat contains 2.04mg.
  • The amount of sodium in porridge is lower.
  • Cervelat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cervelat is 28, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Thuringer, cervelat, summer sausage, beef, pork.

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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 10% 2.7% 23% 77% 50% 70% 48% 170% 0% 111%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +866.7%
Contains more IronIron +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1525%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains more ZincZinc +1869.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +640%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +625%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 55% 0% 4.4% 17% 38% 76% 81% 0% 60% 688% 3.3% 1.5% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +728.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1200%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
17% 30% 3% 45% 4%
Protein: 17.45 g
Fats: 30.43 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 45.18 g
Other: 3.61 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +215.9%
Contains more WaterWater +93.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1111.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14390.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1540.9%

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
45% 51% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.51 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.2 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +46221.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +952.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Cervelat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.5µg 229%
Sodium 6mg 1300mg 56%
Saturated fat 0.033g 11.51g 52%
Fats 0.21g 30.43g 46%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 12.97g 32%
Protein 1.44g 17.45g 32%
Selenium 2.8µg 20.3µg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 74mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 4.31mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.33mg 23%
Zinc 0.13mg 2.56mg 22%
Iron 3.74mg 2.04mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.26mg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 16.6mg 18%
Calories 50kcal 362kcal 16%
Choline 78.9mg 14%
Phosphorus 15mg 111mg 14%
Copper 0.04mg 0.15mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.15mg 8%
Calcium 87mg 9mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 1.2g 7%
Potassium 16mg 260mg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 44IU 6%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Carbs 10.52g 3.33g 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Magnesium 5mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.22mg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 3.33g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 0.85g N/A
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 Cervelat
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
82%
Cervelat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
56%
Cervelat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 1294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.477g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cervelat
Cervelat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cervelat
Cervelat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cervelat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172940/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.