Porridge vs. Marmalade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between porridge and marmalade?
- Porridge is richer in iron, yet marmalade is richer in copper and vitamin C.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 45% higher.
- Porridge has 2 times more calcium than marmalade. Porridge has 87mg of calcium, while marmalade has 38mg.
- Porridge contains less sugar.
- Marmalade has a lower glycemic index than porridge.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Marmalade, orange types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2393.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +225% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +275% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +366.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125% |
| 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 | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +373.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +380% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +163.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +530.2% |
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.15mg | 45% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 66.3g | 19% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 246kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.052mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 0.3g | 2% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Folate | 12µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 65.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 60g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
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 Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Marmalade is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marmalade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.