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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.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of porridge is 66, while the glycemic index of mackerel is 0.

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.
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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480%
Contains more IronIron +138.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1840%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2406.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +135%
Contains more ZincZinc +623.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1753.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1548%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1217.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +64.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1556.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8381%
Contains more OtherOther +2204.5%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24921.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 2.8µg 51.6µg 89%
Protein 1.44g 23.85g 45%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 6.85mg 40%
Phosphorus 15mg 278mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.46mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.412mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 4.3g 28%
Fats 0.21g 17.81g 27%
Iron 3.74mg 1.57mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Magnesium 5mg 97mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.033g 4.176g 19%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.99mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 7.006g 17%
Calories 50kcal 262kcal 11%
Potassium 16mg 401mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.159mg 9%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.94mg 7%
Calcium 87mg 15mg 7%
Copper 0.04mg 0.094mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Carbs 10.52g 0g 4%
Sodium 6mg 83mg 3%
Folate 12µg 2µg 3%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Manganese 0mg 0.02mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 10.02g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Mackerel
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
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
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.