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Porridge vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Porridge and Noodles

  • Porridge has more Iron, and Calcium, while Noodles has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Noodles covers your daily need of Selenium 38% more than Porridge.
  • Porridge contains 7 times more Calcium than Noodles. While Porridge contains 87mg of Calcium, Noodles contains only 12mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked.

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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 +625%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +753.6%
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 4% 56% 15% 33% 4% 1% 18% 33% 42% 131%
Contains more Calcium +625%
Contains more Iron +154.4%
Contains more Magnesium +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +406.7%
Contains more Potassium +137.5%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +145%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +753.6%

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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Noodles
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 4% 3% 0% 73% 32% 39% 16% 11% 63% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +425.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Fats +885.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +127.3%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Water +29.4%
Contains more Protein +215.3%
Contains more Fats +885.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
27% 37% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1975%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +384.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Noodles Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 23.96g Noodles
Protein 1.44g 4.54g Noodles
Fats 0.21g 2.07g Noodles
Carbs 10.52g 25.16g Noodles
Calories 50kcal 138kcal Noodles
Sugar 0.03g 0.4g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 1.2g Noodles
Calcium 87mg 12mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 1.47mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 21mg Noodles
Phosphorus 15mg 76mg Noodles
Potassium 16mg 38mg Noodles
Sodium 6mg 5mg Noodles
Zinc 0.13mg 0.65mg Noodles
Copper 0.04mg 0.098mg Noodles
Manganese 0mg 0.315mg Noodles
Selenium 2.8µg 23.9µg Noodles
Vitamin A 0IU 21IU Noodles
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Noodles
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.17mg Noodles
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Noodles
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Noodles
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.289mg Noodles
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.136mg Noodles
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.077mg Noodles
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.263mg Noodles
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.046mg Noodles
Folate 12µg 84µg Noodles
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Noodles
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.043mg Noodles
Threonine 0.045mg 0.138mg Noodles
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.19mg Noodles
Leucine 0.11mg 0.365mg Noodles
Lysine 0.037mg 0.137mg Noodles
Methionine 0.027mg 0.086mg Noodles
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.24mg Noodles
Valine 0.07mg 0.22mg Noodles
Histidine 0.033mg 0.121mg Noodles
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Porridge
Trans Fat 0.029g Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.419g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.581g Noodles
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.552g Noodles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Noodles
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
21%
Noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
33%
Noodles

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.386g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles
Noodles 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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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.