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Porridge vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between porridge and duck meat

  • Porridge has more iron, while duck meat has more selenium, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Duck meat covers your daily need for saturated fat, 48% more than porridge.
  • The amount of saturated fat in porridge is lower.
  • Duck meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of duck meat is 0, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +690.9%
Contains more IronIron +38.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1175%
Contains more CopperCopper +467.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1330.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +940%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +614.3%

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 0% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +976%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +827.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1446.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5000%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +69%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1218.8%
Contains more FatsFats +13400%
Contains more OtherOther +272.7%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45971.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3101.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Duck meat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.033g 9.67g 44%
Fats 0.21g 28.35g 43%
Protein 1.44g 18.99g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 12.9g 32%
Selenium 2.8µg 20µg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 84mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 4.825mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 3.65g 24%
Copper 0.04mg 0.227mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1.098mg 21%
Phosphorus 15mg 156mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.269mg 19%
Zinc 0.13mg 1.86mg 16%
Calories 50kcal 337kcal 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Iron 3.74mg 2.7mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.18mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.174mg 10%
Choline 50.4mg 9%
Calcium 87mg 11mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 63µg 7%
Potassium 16mg 204mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.1µg 4%
Carbs 10.52g 0g 4%
Magnesium 5mg 16mg 3%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Sodium 6mg 59mg 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.019mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Sugar 0.03g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.462mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.637g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.