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Porridge vs. Chewing gum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Porridge and Chewing gum?

  • Porridge is richer in Iron, and Calcium, yet Chewing gum is richer in Fiber.
  • Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 47% higher.
  • Porridge contains less Sugar.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Chewing gum 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.
Porridge
Porridge
8
:
1
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Chewing gum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%

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.
Porridge
Porridge
8
:
0
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Porridge
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%
Chewing gum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
3
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +3269.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +819.2%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Chewing gum
97% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 96.7 g
Water: 2.6 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +3269.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +819.2%
Contains more Other +81.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
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2
Chewing gum
Chewing gum
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Chewing gum
16% 31% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Chewing gum Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 94.3g Chewing gum
Protein 1.44g 0g Porridge
Fats 0.21g 0.3g Chewing gum
Carbs 10.52g 96.7g Chewing gum
Calories 50kcal 360kcal Chewing gum
Sugar 0.03g 66.08g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 2.4g Chewing gum
Calcium 87mg 0mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Porridge
Phosphorus 15mg 0mg Porridge
Potassium 16mg 2mg Porridge
Sodium 6mg 1mg Chewing gum
Zinc 0.13mg 0mg Porridge
Copper 0.04mg 0mg Porridge
Selenium 2.8µg 0.6µg Porridge
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0mg Porridge
Folate 12µg 0µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Porridge
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 0.042g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.079g Chewing gum
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.137g Chewing gum

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Chewing gum
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
0%
Chewing gum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
0%
Chewing gum

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 66.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chewing gum
Chewing gum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chewing gum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168771/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.