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Porridge vs. Corned beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between porridge and corned beef

  • Porridge has more iron; however, corned beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Corned beef covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 68% more than porridge.
  • Corned beef has 2 times less iron than porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of iron, while corned beef has 1.86mg.
  • Porridge contains less sodium.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of corned beef is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked.

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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 8.6% 2.4% 13% 70% 51% 125% 54% 127% 2.9% 179%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +987.5%
Contains more IronIron +101.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +806.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +285%
Contains more ZincZinc +3423.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +733.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%

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 0% 0% 3.2% 1.5% 6.5% 39% 57% 25% 53% 204% 3.8% 4.5% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +482.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +491.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2138.3%
Contains more WaterWater +46.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1161.8%
Contains more FatsFats +8938.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1077.3%

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
39% 57% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.34 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.67 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32828.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +487.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Corned beef
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Corned beef DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 2.8µg 32.8µg 55%
Sodium 6mg 973mg 42%
Zinc 0.13mg 4.58mg 40%
Protein 1.44g 18.17g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 98mg 33%
Fats 0.21g 18.98g 29%
Saturated fat 0.033g 6.34g 29%
Iron 3.74mg 1.86mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 9.22g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.23mg 17%
Phosphorus 15mg 125mg 16%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 3.03mg 16%
Choline 69.2mg 13%
Copper 0.04mg 0.154mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.17mg 11%
Calories 50kcal 251kcal 10%
Calcium 87mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.42mg 7%
Potassium 16mg 145mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.67g 4%
Carbs 10.52g 0.47g 3%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.026mg 2%
Magnesium 5mg 12mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.022mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.16mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 0.47g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.119mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.726mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.827mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 1.445mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.536mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.473mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.718mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.58mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Corned beef
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%
Corned beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
63%
Corned beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 98mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 967mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.307g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corned beef
Corned beef is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corned beef
Corned beef 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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.