Porridge vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between porridge and mothbeans
- Porridge has more calcium and iron; however, mothbeans has more folate, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Mothbeans's daily need coverage for folate is 33% more.
- Porridge has 29 times more Calcium than mothbeans. Porridge has 87mg of Calcium, while mothbeans has 3mg.
- Porridge has a higher glycemic index than mothbeans.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +2800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1980% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +353.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| 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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +125.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +450.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +615.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1091.7% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +442.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +559.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +57.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +124.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 50kcal | 117kcal |
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| Protein | 1.44g | 7.81g |
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.02g | 20.96g |
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| Carbs | 10.52g | 20.96g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 104mg |
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| Calcium | 87mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 16mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 3.14mg |
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| Sugar | 0.03g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.164mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.527mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.8µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.668mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 143µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.124g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.256g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.05mg |
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| Threonine | 0.045mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.388mg |
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.525mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.425mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.075mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.35mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.263mg |
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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
4%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.091g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mothbeans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mothbeans 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)