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Porridge vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are porridge and shark raw different?

  • Porridge is richer in iron, while shark raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin E.
  • Shark raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 62% more than porridge.
  • Porridge contains 4 times more iron than shark raw. Porridge contains 3.74mg of iron, while shark raw contains 0.84mg.
  • Porridge has a higher glycemic index (66) than shark raw (0).

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155.9%
Contains more IronIron +345.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +880%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +900%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1203.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +878.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1356.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2047.6%
Contains more OtherOther +322.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6357.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +948.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Porridge Shark raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Shark raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Selenium 2.8µg 36.5µg 61%
Protein 1.44g 20.98g 39%
Iron 3.74mg 0.84mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.4mg 30%
Phosphorus 15mg 210mg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.938mg 15%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.695mg 12%
Magnesium 5mg 49mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 1.195g 7%
Fats 0.21g 4.51g 7%
Calcium 87mg 34mg 5%
Carbs 10.52g 0g 4%
Saturated fat 0.033g 0.925g 4%
Potassium 16mg 160mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 1.808g 4%
Calories 50kcal 130kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.062mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Sodium 6mg 79mg 3%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Folate 12µg 3µg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 0g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.042mg 1%
Manganese 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Copper 0.04mg 0.033mg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Shark raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Porridge
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.