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Porridge vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Porridge and Mackerel

  • Porridge has more Iron, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 792% more than Porridge.
  • Mackerel has 2 times less Iron than Porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, while Mackerel has 1.57mg.
  • Porridge contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 +480%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +1753.3%
Contains more Potassium +2406.3%
Contains more Zinc +623.1%
Contains more Copper +135%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1742.9%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +480%
Contains more Iron +138.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1840%
Contains more Phosphorus +1753.3%
Contains more Potassium +2406.3%
Contains more Zinc +623.1%
Contains more Copper +135%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1742.9%

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 Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1548%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1548%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.5%
Contains more Protein +1556.3%
Contains more Fats +8381%
Contains more Other +2204.5%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +64.5%
Contains more Protein +1556.3%
Contains more Fats +8381%
Contains more Other +2204.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24921.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3671.9%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24921.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3671.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 0g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.21g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 10.52g 0g Porridge
Calories 50kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0.03g Mackerel
Fiber 0.5g 0g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 15mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 1.57mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 15mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 16mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 6mg 83mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.04mg 0.094mg Mackerel
Manganese 0mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Selenium 2.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 0IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 12µg 2µg Porridge
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.045mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.063mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.11mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.037mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.027mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.07mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.033mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 4.176g Porridge
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.