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Porridge vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Porridge and Italian ice

  • Italian ice contains less Iron, and Calcium than Porridge.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Porridge is 46% higher.
  • Italian ice has 87 times less Calcium than Porridge. Porridge has 87mg of Calcium, while Italian ice has 1mg.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-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 Calcium +8600%
Contains more Iron +4055.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +8600%
Contains more Iron +4055.6%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +166.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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 B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4700%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Other +340%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Equal in Water - 86.4
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more Protein +4700%
Contains more Fats +950%
Contains more Other +340%
Contains more Carbs +28.3%
Equal in Water - 86.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Italian ice Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 13.5g Italian ice
Protein 1.44g 0.03g Porridge
Fats 0.21g 0.02g Porridge
Carbs 10.52g 13.5g Italian ice
Calories 50kcal 53kcal Italian ice
Sugar 0.03g Italian ice
Fiber 0.5g 0g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 1mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.09mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 0mg Porridge
Phosphorus 15mg 0mg Porridge
Potassium 16mg 6mg Porridge
Sodium 6mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.13mg 0.03mg Porridge
Copper 0.04mg 0.01mg Porridge
Manganese 0mg 0.02mg Italian ice
Selenium 2.8µg 0.1µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.005mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.01mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.715mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.005mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.002mg Porridge
Folate 12µg 5µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0g Italian ice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Italian ice
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
3%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
1%
Italian ice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.