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Porridge vs. Chicken soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Porridge and Chicken soup

  • Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium, however, Chicken soup is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Porridge covers your daily Iron needs 44% more than Chicken soup.
  • Chicken soup contains 29 times less Calcium than Porridge. Porridge contains 87mg of Calcium, while Chicken soup contains 3mg.
  • Porridge has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Soup, stock, chicken, home-prepared.

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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 +2800%
Contains more Iron +1681%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +556.3%
Contains more Copper +35%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14
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 1% 8% 3% 12% 10% 19% 4% 18% 0% 12%
Contains more Calcium +2800%
Contains more Iron +1681%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +556.3%
Contains more Copper +35%
Equal in Zinc - 0.14

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
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 1% 1% 0% 1% 9% 20% 30% 0% 15% 4% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +198%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Equal in Water - 92.15
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.52 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 3.53 g
Water: 92.15 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Carbs +198%
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Fats +471.4%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Equal in Water - 92.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1978.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.8%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
29% 52% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.321 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.582 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.213 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1978.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +86.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Chicken soup Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 3.53g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 2.52g Chicken soup
Fats 0.21g 1.2g Chicken soup
Carbs 10.52g 3.53g Porridge
Calories 50kcal 36kcal Porridge
Sugar 0.03g 1.58g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 3mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.21mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 4mg Porridge
Phosphorus 15mg 27mg Chicken soup
Potassium 16mg 105mg Chicken soup
Sodium 6mg 143mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.14mg Chicken soup
Copper 0.04mg 0.054mg Chicken soup
Selenium 2.8µg 2.2µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Chicken soup
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chicken soup
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.03mg Chicken soup
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.035mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.085mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.584mg Chicken soup
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.061mg Chicken soup
Folate 12µg 5µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken soup
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
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.321g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.582g Chicken soup
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.213g Chicken soup

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Chicken soup
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
6%
Chicken soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
8%
Chicken soup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 137mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken soup
Chicken soup is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chicken soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172884/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.