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Porridge vs. Tofu yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Porridge and Tofu yogurt different?

  • Porridge is higher in Iron, however, Tofu yogurt is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Porridge is 34% higher.

Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Tofu yogurt are the varieties 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 29% 35% 4.1% 40% 25% 8.5% 16% 4.6% 0% 71%
Contains more IronIron +252.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +193.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +138.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +364.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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 8.3% 2% 6.2% 0% 15% 4.6% 4.5% 0% 4.6% 0% 8.8% 4.5% 26%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
4% 2% 16% 78%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 15.96 g
Water: 77.5 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more WaterWater +13%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.1%
Contains more FatsFats +757.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.7%
Contains more OtherOther +463.6%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1328.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +792.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Tofu yogurt Opinion
Calories 50kcal 94kcal Tofu yogurt
Protein 1.44g 3.5g Tofu yogurt
Fats 0.21g 1.8g Tofu yogurt
Vitamin C 0mg 2.5mg Tofu yogurt
Net carbs 10.02g 15.76g Tofu yogurt
Carbs 10.52g 15.96g Tofu yogurt
Magnesium 5mg 40mg Tofu yogurt
Calcium 87mg 118mg Tofu yogurt
Potassium 16mg 47mg Tofu yogurt
Iron 3.74mg 1.06mg Porridge
Sugar 0.03g 1.24g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0.2g Porridge
Copper 0.04mg 0.075mg Tofu yogurt
Zinc 0.13mg 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Phosphorus 15mg 38mg Tofu yogurt
Sodium 6mg 35mg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Tofu yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.31mg Tofu yogurt
Selenium 2.8µg 13µg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.06mg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.24mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.02mg Tofu yogurt
Vitamin K 0.1µg 3.5µg Tofu yogurt
Folate 12µg 6µg Porridge
Choline 48.4mg Tofu yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.259g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.4g Tofu yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 1.017g Tofu yogurt
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Tofu yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Porridge
7%
Tofu yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
23%
Tofu yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu yogurt
Tofu yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
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 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.

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. Tofu yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167722/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.