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Porridge vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porridge and Custard apple different?

  • Porridge is higher in Iron, and Calcium, however, Custard apple is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Porridge is 38% higher.
  • Porridge contains 3 times more Calcium than Custard apple. While Porridge contains 87mg of Calcium, Custard apple contains only 30mg.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw are the varieties used 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.
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +426.8%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +2287.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
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 9% 27% 13% 9% 34% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +426.8%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +2287.5%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5
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 2% 0% 0% 64% 20% 24% 10% 9% 51% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1600%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Other +354.5%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Protein +18.1%
Contains more Fats +185.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.5%
Contains more Other +354.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Custard apple Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 22.8g Custard apple
Protein 1.44g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.21g 0.6g Custard apple
Carbs 10.52g 25.2g Custard apple
Calories 50kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Sugar 0.03g Custard apple
Fiber 0.5g 2.4g Custard apple
Calcium 87mg 30mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.71mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 18mg Custard apple
Phosphorus 15mg 21mg Custard apple
Potassium 16mg 382mg Custard apple
Sodium 6mg 4mg Custard apple
Zinc 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0.04mg Porridge
Selenium 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Custard apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Custard apple
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.5mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.135mg Custard apple
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Folate 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.007mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg 0.037mg
Methionine 0.027mg 0.004mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.231g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Custard apple
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
15%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.

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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.