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Porridge vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Porridge and Oat

  • Porridge contains less Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Potassium than Oat.
  • Oat's daily need coverage for Manganese is 214% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Oats.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2581.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1465%
Contains more ZincZinc +2953.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3386.7%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Oat
Oat
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +815.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +366.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +965.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1072.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +529.9%
Contains more OtherOther +681.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7678.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2123.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Oat Opinion
Calories 50kcal 389kcal Oat
Protein 1.44g 16.89g Oat
Fats 0.21g 6.9g Oat
Net carbs 10.02g 55.67g Oat
Carbs 10.52g 66.27g Oat
Magnesium 5mg 177mg Oat
Calcium 87mg 54mg Porridge
Potassium 16mg 429mg Oat
Iron 3.74mg 4.72mg Oat
Sugar 0.03g Oat
Fiber 0.5g 10.6g Oat
Copper 0.04mg 0.626mg Oat
Zinc 0.13mg 3.97mg Oat
Phosphorus 15mg 523mg Oat
Sodium 6mg 2mg Oat
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Manganese 0mg 4.916mg Oat
Selenium 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.763mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.139mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.961mg Oat
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 1.349mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.119mg Oat
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Folate 12µg 56µg Oat
Saturated Fat 0.033g 1.217g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 2.178g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 2.535g Oat
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.234mg Oat
Threonine 0.045mg 0.575mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.694mg Oat
Leucine 0.11mg 1.284mg Oat
Lysine 0.037mg 0.701mg Oat
Methionine 0.027mg 0.312mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.895mg Oat
Valine 0.07mg 0.937mg Oat
Histidine 0.033mg 0.405mg Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Oat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
154%
Oat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.184g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat
Oat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oat
Oat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.