Porridge vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between porridge and spaghetti
- Porridge has more iron and calcium; however, spaghetti has more selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for spaghetti is 43% higher.
- Spaghetti has 12 times less calcium than porridge. Porridge has 87mg of calcium, while spaghetti has 7mg.
- Porridge has a higher glycemic index than spaghetti.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.
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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 | +1142.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +648% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +175% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +292.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +286.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +842.9% |
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 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +276.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +41% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +302.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +367.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +186% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 26.4µg | 43% |
| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.5mg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.322mg | 14% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 1.44g | 5.8g | 9% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 30.86g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 58mg | 6% |
| Calories | 50kcal | 158kcal | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 1.8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.02mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.326g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.112mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.21g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 44mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.176g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.