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Porridge vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between porridge and fettuccine

  • Porridge has more iron and calcium; however, fettuccine is higher in vitamin B3, fiber, and monounsaturated fat.
  • Porridge covers your daily iron needs 39% more than fettuccine.
  • Fettuccine contains 3 times less calcium than porridge. Porridge contains 87mg of calcium, while fettuccine contains 28mg.
  • Porridge has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of porridge is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.

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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 4.3% 8.4% 15% 23% 0% 2.7% 11% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.7%
Contains more IronIron +523.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +950%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 0% 9% 0% 23% 16% 34% 0% 12% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +330.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.1%
Contains more OtherOther +763.6%

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
41% 41% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.4 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3114.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Fettuccine DV% diff.
Iron 3.74mg 0.6mg 39%
Protein 1.44g 6.2g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.8mg 8%
Sodium 6mg 166mg 7%
Calcium 87mg 28mg 6%
Fiber 0.5g 2g 6%
Selenium 2.8µg 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 14mg 5%
Fats 0.21g 2.7g 4%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.9g 4%
Potassium 16mg 168mg 4%
Copper 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.45mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.07mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 0.9g 2%
Folate 12µg 6µg 2%
Calories 50kcal 99kcal 2%
Phosphorus 15mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1%
Carbs 10.52g 14g 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 12g N/A
Magnesium 5mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 0.03g 1.3g N/A
Zinc 0.13mg 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Fettuccine
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
7%
Fettuccine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
9%
Fettuccine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fettuccine
Fettuccine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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

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.