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Porridge vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porridge and Gingerbread different?

  • Porridge is higher in Iron, however, Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Gingerbread is 30% higher.
  • Porridge has less Sodium.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +2643.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +387.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +482.1%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +22.5%
Contains more Iron +29.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +2643.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +387.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +482.1%

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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1361.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +548%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1361.5%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +212.9%
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Fats +7709.5%
Contains more Carbs +367.7%
Contains more Other +1036.4%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Water +212.9%
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Fats +7709.5%
Contains more Carbs +367.7%
Contains more Other +1036.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25342.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3598.2%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25342.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3598.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 1.44g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 0.21g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 10.52g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 50kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 0.03g Gingerbread
Fiber 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 71mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 2.88mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 15mg 54mg Gingerbread
Potassium 16mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 6mg 327mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.04mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 2.8µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 12µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.045mg 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.11mg 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.037mg 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.027mg 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.07mg 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.033mg 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 4.122g Porridge
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.