Porridge vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Porridge and Currant?
- Porridge is higher in Iron, and Calcium, yet Currant is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Manganese, Potassium, and Copper.
- Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% more.
- Porridge has 4 times more Iron than Currant. While Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, Currant has only 1mg.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Currants, red and white, raw types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+163.6%
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Iron
+274%
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Selenium
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+160%
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Phosphorus
+193.3%
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Potassium
+1618.8%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+76.9%
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Copper
+167.5%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Calcium
+163.6%
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Iron
+274%
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Selenium
+366.7%
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Magnesium
+160%
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Phosphorus
+193.3%
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Potassium
+1618.8%
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-83.3%
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Zinc
+76.9%
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Copper
+167.5%
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Manganese
+∞%
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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Vitamin B1
+37.5%
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Vitamin B3
+420%
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Vitamin B5
+10.9%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+438.5%
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Vitamin K
+10900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064
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Vitamin B1
+37.5%
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Vitamin B3
+420%
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Vitamin B5
+10.9%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+400%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+438.5%
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Vitamin K
+10900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+31.2%
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+195.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 83.95
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Carbs
+31.2%
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+195.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Fats - 0.2
Equal in Water - 83.95
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+29.5%
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Saturated Fat
-48.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.028
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Polyunsaturated fat
+29.5%
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Saturated Fat
-48.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.028
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 10.02g | 9.5g |
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| Protein | 1.44g | 1.4g |
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0.2g |
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| Carbs | 10.52g | 13.8g |
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| Calories | 50kcal | 56kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.53g |
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| Sugar | 0.03g | 7.37g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 4.3g |
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| Calcium | 87mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 1mg |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 13mg |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 44mg |
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| Potassium | 16mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 41mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.07mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.063mg |
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| Leucine | 0.11mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.028g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.088g |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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