Porridge vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are porridge and pineapple different?
- Porridge is higher in iron and calcium; however, pineapple is richer in vitamin C, manganese, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for pineapple is 53% higher.
- Porridge contains 13 times more iron than pineapple. While porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, pineapple contains only 0.29mg.
- Porridge has less sugar.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Pineapple, raw, all varieties are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +569.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +1189.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +87.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2700% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +581.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +175% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +43.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +761.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +600% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.7% |
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Water
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +115.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +185% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.7% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 47.8mg | 53% |
Iron | 3.74mg | 0.29mg | 43% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.927mg | 40% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.112mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
Calcium | 87mg | 13mg | 7% |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.1µg | 5% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 1.4g | 4% |
Fructose | 2.12g | 3% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.213mg | 3% |
Potassium | 16mg | 109mg | 3% |
Folate | 12µg | 18µg | 2% |
Protein | 1.44g | 0.54g | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 12mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 15mg | 8mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
Carbs | 10.52g | 13.12g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.032mg | 1% |
Choline | 5.5mg | 1% | |
Calories | 50kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.21g | 0.12g | 0% |
Net carbs | 10.02g | 11.72g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.03g | 9.85g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.009g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.013g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.04g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.07mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Calories diet | Equal | |
Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs 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 - 9.82g)
Which food is cheaper?

Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pineapple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pineapple 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (66)
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.