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Porridge vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between porridge and chinese cuisine?

  • Porridge is richer in iron, yet chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin C, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and folate.
  • Chinese cuisine's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 43% higher.
  • Porridge has 3 times more iron than chinese cuisine. Porridge has 3.74mg of iron, while chinese cuisine has 1.11mg.
  • Porridge contains less sodium.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +295.5%
Contains more IronIron +236.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1175%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1053.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +406.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.3%

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.
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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +523.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1138.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +51200%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +391.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2423.8%
Contains more OtherOther +586.4%
~equal in Water ~78.82g

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
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4246.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1768.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.1µg 51.3µg 43%
Iron 3.74mg 1.11mg 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Sodium 6mg 409mg 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 11.6mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 2.13g 13%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.5mg 12%
Protein 1.44g 7.08g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.161mg 11%
Phosphorus 15mg 76mg 9%
Folate 12µg 45µg 8%
Fats 0.21g 5.3g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Calcium 87mg 22mg 7%
Selenium 2.8µg 6.7µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.443mg 7%
Potassium 16mg 204mg 6%
Choline 34.5mg 6%
Manganese 0mg 0.147mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.32mg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.82mg 5%
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g 4%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.978g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 1.217g 3%
Calories 50kcal 105kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.055mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.033mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Starch 1.82g 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.049mg 1%
Carbs 10.52g 7.29g 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 5.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.03g 2.41g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.083mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.313mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.314mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.525mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.552mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.158mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.317mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.327mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.207mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.