Porridge vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between porridge and fruitcake
- Porridge has more iron and calcium, while fruitcake has more fiber, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Porridge covers your daily need for iron, 21% more than fruitcake.
- Porridge contains 3 times more calcium than fruitcake. While porridge contains 87mg of calcium, fruitcake contains only 33mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in porridge is lower.
- Fruitcake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of fruitcake is 53, 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 Cake, fruitcake, commercially 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +163.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +856.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +246.7% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +296% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +246.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4233.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +485.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +400% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2814.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 2.07mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 3.323g | 21% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 61.6g | 17% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 324kcal | 14% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 9.1g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.7g | 13% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 4.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.099mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 1.048g | 5% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 33mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 153mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 101mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.046mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.226mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 2.9g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.791mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 27.42g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)