Porridge vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are porridge and ginger different?
- Porridge is higher in iron and calcium; however, ginger is richer in copper, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for iron for porridge is 39% higher.
- Porridge contains 5 times more calcium than ginger. While porridge contains 87mg of calcium, ginger contains only 16mg.
- Porridge has less sugar.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index (10) than porridge (66).
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Ginger root, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +443.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +523.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +760% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2493.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +465% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +126.7% |
| 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 B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1130.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
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Water
~78.89g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +35.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.6mg | 39% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.226mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 415mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.229mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 43mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2g | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.203mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 80kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 17.77g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.75mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 12µg | 11µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)