Porridge vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between porridge and mandarin oranges
- Porridge has more iron, while mandarin oranges have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 45% higher.
- Mandarin oranges contain 2 times less calcium than porridge. Porridge contains 87mg of calcium, while mandarin oranges contain 37mg.
- The amount of sugar in porridge is lower.
- Mandarin oranges have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mandarin oranges is 47, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.
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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 | +135.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2393.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +85.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2700% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +937.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
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Water
~85.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +114.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.15mg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 26.7mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.078mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 34µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 166mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.216mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.4g | 3% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.039mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 13.34g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.376mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 0.81g | 1% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mandarin orange is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.