Porridge vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are porridge and provolone different?
- Porridge is richer in iron, while provolone is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and selenium.
- Provolone covers your daily need for saturated fat, 85% more than porridge.
- Porridge contains 7 times more iron than provolone. Porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, while provolone contains 0.52mg.
- Porridge is lower in sodium.
- Porridge has a higher glycemic index (66) than provolone (27).
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Cheese, provolone types were 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 IronIron | +619.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +460% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +769% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +762.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2384.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3206.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +417.9% |
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 | +189.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +570.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +461.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +391.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1676.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12576.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2040.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26303.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +574.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 17.078g | 77% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 496mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 756mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.46µg | 61% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 25.58g | 48% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 26.62g | 41% |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.52mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 876mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 3.23mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 236µg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 69mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.321mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 14.5µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 7.393g | 18% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 351kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.476mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.769g | 4% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 2.14g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 20IU | 3% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.156mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 2.14g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.345mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.982mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 1.091mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 2.297mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 2.646mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 1.64mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 1.115mg | 0% |
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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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78%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.045g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.5)