Porridge vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between porridge and salsa
- Porridge has more iron and calcium, while salsa has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, and copper.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for iron is 19% higher.
- Salsa contains 7 times less calcium than porridge. Porridge contains 87mg of calcium, while salsa contains 12mg.
- The amount of sodium in porridge is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 | +67% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1587.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1046.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +627.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.5g
~equal in
Fats
~0.2g
~equal in
Water
~89.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +75% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -12.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.107g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 2.24mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.149mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 270mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 1.08mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 36kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 7g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.44g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.107g | 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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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.