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Porridge vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Porridge and Cherry?

  • Porridge is richer in Iron, Calcium, and Selenium, yet Cherry is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 43% higher.
  • Porridge contains less Sugar.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Cherries, sour, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +443.8%
Contains more Iron +1068.8%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +981.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 15
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 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +443.8%
Contains more Iron +1068.8%
Contains more Zinc +30%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Potassium +981.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +160%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Equal in Phosphorus - 15

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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Cherry
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%
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 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Water - 86.13
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Other +77.3%
Equal in Water - 86.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Cherry Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 10.58g Cherry
Protein 1.44g 1g Porridge
Fats 0.21g 0.3g Cherry
Carbs 10.52g 12.18g Cherry
Calories 50kcal 50kcal
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 0.03g 8.49g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 1.6g Cherry
Calcium 87mg 16mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.32mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 9mg Cherry
Phosphorus 15mg 15mg
Potassium 16mg 173mg Cherry
Sodium 6mg 3mg Cherry
Zinc 0.13mg 0.1mg Porridge
Copper 0.04mg 0.104mg Cherry
Manganese 0mg 0.112mg Cherry
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.07mg Cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.03mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.04mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.4mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.143mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.044mg Cherry
Folate 12µg 8µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.1µg Cherry
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 0.068g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.09g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Cherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
14%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry 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 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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.