Porridge vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between porridge and pea soup
- Porridge has more iron and calcium; however, pea soup has more copper, manganese, and fiber.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 38% more.
- Porridge has 7 times more calcium than pea soup. Porridge has 87mg of calcium, while pea soup has 12mg.
- Porridge is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water.
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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 | +625% |
| Contains more IronIron | +412.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +343.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +265% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +392.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +419% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +481.8% |
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Carbs
~9.88g
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Water
~84.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1228.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.73mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 336mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.146mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.245mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.9g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.64mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 3.2g | 4% |
| Folate | 12µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.524g | 2% |
| Choline | 13.2mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 71mg | 2% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 61kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.372g | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 3.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 1.09g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 9.88g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 7.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 3.19g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.142g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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 - 3.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.491g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea soup is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.