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Porridge vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between porridge and espresso

  • Porridge has more iron, calcium, and selenium, while espresso has more vitamin B3, magnesium, and vitamin B2.
  • Porridge covers your daily need for iron, 45% more than espresso.
  • Espresso has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of espresso 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 Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4250%
Contains more IronIron +2776.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +618.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +25%
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.
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +608%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +901.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

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
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1100%
Contains more FatsFats +16.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +529.9%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
~equal in Other ~0.23g

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
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Espresso DV% diff.
Caffeine 0mg 212mg 53%
Iron 3.74mg 0.13mg 45%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 5.207mg 29%
Magnesium 5mg 80mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.177mg 12%
Calcium 87mg 2mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.001mg 5%
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 10.52g 1.67g 3%
Potassium 16mg 115mg 3%
Folate 12µg 1µg 3%
Protein 1.44g 0.12g 3%
Manganese 0mg 0.05mg 2%
Calories 50kcal 9kcal 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Phosphorus 15mg 7mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.002mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.028mg 1%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.05mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.05mg 1%
Fats 0.21g 0.18g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 10.02g 1.67g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 0g N/A
Sodium 6mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.092g 0%
Choline 2.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.092g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Espresso
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
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso 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 richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.