Porridge vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are porridge and ice cream different?
- Porridge is richer in iron, while ice cream is higher in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin A, potassium, and zinc.
- Porridge covers your daily need for iron, 46% more than ice cream.
- Porridge is lower in saturated fat.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Ice creams, vanilla types were 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 IronIron | +4055.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +73.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1143.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +430.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| 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 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +348.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +860% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +718.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +143.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5138.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +309.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10503.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +296.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.09mg | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 6.79g | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.24mg | 17% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 11g | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 105mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.581mg | 10% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 207kcal | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 199mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
| Choline | 26mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 87mg | 128mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 23.6g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 3.5g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.116mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.452g | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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 Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.757g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)