Porridge vs. Cream of mushroom soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between porridge and cream of mushroom soup?
- Porridge is richer in iron and calcium, yet cream of mushroom soup is richer in vitamin K and polyunsaturated fat.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 46% higher.
- Porridge has 12 times more calcium than cream of mushroom soup. Porridge has 87mg of calcium, while cream of mushroom soup has 7mg.
- Porridge contains less sodium.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Soup, cream of mushroom, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1142.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4055.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +816.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +85.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +9500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
2.59 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
92.46 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +215.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1133.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.4% |
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Water
~92.46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.472 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2032.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1145.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.09mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 340mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 1.42g | 9% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 9.6µg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 2.59g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.006mg | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.4µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.472g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.169mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 3.33g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 0.66g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.018mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.008mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.597g | 1% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 39kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 3.03g | N/A |
| Potassium | 16mg | 31mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.439g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of mushroom soup 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.