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Porridge vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Porridge and Jerky

  • Porridge has less Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Folate, Iron, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 90% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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.
Porridge
Porridge
2
:
8
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +335%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Magnesium +920%
Contains more Phosphorus +2613.3%
Contains more Potassium +3631.3%
Contains more Zinc +6138.5%
Contains more Copper +467.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +282.1%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +335%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Iron +44.9%
Contains more Magnesium +920%
Contains more Phosphorus +2613.3%
Contains more Potassium +3631.3%
Contains more Zinc +6138.5%
Contains more Copper +467.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +282.1%

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.
Porridge
Porridge
0
:
10
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin E +2350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1276.9%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%
Porridge
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2350%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1276.9%
Contains more Folate +1016.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +2200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Water +275%
Contains more Protein +2205.6%
Contains more Fats +12090.5%
Contains more Other +3009.1%
Equal in Carbs - 11
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Water +275%
Contains more Protein +2205.6%
Contains more Fats +12090.5%
Contains more Other +3009.1%
Equal in Carbs - 11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.8%
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +786.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 9.2g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 33.2g Jerky
Fats 0.21g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 10.52g 11g Jerky
Calories 50kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0.03g 9g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 1.8g Jerky
Calcium 87mg 20mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 5mg 51mg Jerky
Phosphorus 15mg 407mg Jerky
Potassium 16mg 597mg Jerky
Sodium 6mg 2081mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.04mg 0.227mg Jerky
Manganese 0mg 0.111mg Jerky
Selenium 2.8µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.154mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.142mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.732mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.163mg Jerky
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.179mg Jerky
Folate 12µg 134µg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.3µg Jerky
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
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 10.85g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 2075mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.817g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.