Porridge vs. Mayonnaise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are porridge and mayonnaise different?
- Porridge is richer in iron and calcium, while mayonnaise is higher in vitamin K, vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Mayonnaise covers your daily need for vitamin K, 136% more than porridge.
- Porridge contains 18 times more iron than mayonnaise. Porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, while mayonnaise contains 0.21mg.
- Porridge is lower in sodium.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +400% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +987.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +1681% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +110.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +15.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +450% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16300% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +162900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
0.96 g
Fats:
74.85 g
Carbs:
0.57 g
Water:
21.65 g
Other:
1.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1745.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +304.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +35542.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +795.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.703 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
16.843 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
44.69 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.7% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60053.6% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39101.8% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 44.69g | 297% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 163µg | 136% |
Fats | 0.21g | 74.85g | 115% |
Saturated fat | 0.033g | 11.703g | 53% |
Iron | 3.74mg | 0.21mg | 44% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 16.843g | 42% |
Calories | 50kcal | 680kcal | 32% |
Sodium | 6mg | 635mg | 27% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 3.28mg | 22% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 42mg | 14% |
Calcium | 87mg | 8mg | 8% |
Choline | 34.2mg | 6% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.12µg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.01mg | 4% |
Carbs | 10.52g | 0.57g | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0mg | 3% |
Folate | 12µg | 5µg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.172mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 16µg | 2% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 0.019mg | 2% |
Fiber | 0.5g | 0g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.3µg | 1% |
Phosphorus | 15mg | 21mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 7IU | 1% |
Magnesium | 5mg | 1mg | 1% |
Protein | 1.44g | 0.96g | 1% |
Net carbs | 10.02g | 0.57g | N/A |
Potassium | 16mg | 20mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.03g | 0.57g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.187g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.07mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 5.331g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.125g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 38.942g | N/A |
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
4%

41%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%

13%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 629mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.67g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?

Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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