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Porridge vs. Vanilla extract — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Porridge and Vanilla extract

  • Porridge has more Iron, Calcium, and Selenium, while Vanilla extract has more Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Porridge covers your daily need of Iron 45% more than Vanilla extract.
  • The amount of Sugar in Porridge is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Vanilla extract.

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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 Calcium +690.9%
Contains more Iron +3016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 5% 9% 3% 14% 2% 3% 24% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +690.9%
Contains more Iron +3016.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.2%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Potassium +825%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 22% 8% 3% 6% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2300%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +15650%
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
13% 53% 35%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 12.65 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 34.65 g
Contains more Protein +2300%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Water +66.6%
Contains more Carbs +20.2%
Contains more Other +15650%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
42% 42% 17%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Vanilla extract Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Protein 1.44g 0.06g Porridge
Fats 0.21g 0.06g Porridge
Carbs 10.52g 12.65g Vanilla extract
Calories 50kcal 288kcal Vanilla extract
Sugar 0.03g 12.65g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0g Porridge
Calcium 87mg 11mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 0.12mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 12mg Vanilla extract
Phosphorus 15mg 6mg Porridge
Potassium 16mg 148mg Vanilla extract
Sodium 6mg 9mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.11mg Porridge
Copper 0.04mg 0.072mg Vanilla extract
Manganese 0mg 0.23mg Vanilla extract
Selenium 2.8µg 0µg Porridge
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.011mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.095mg Vanilla extract
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.425mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.035mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.026mg Vanilla extract
Folate 12µg 0µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Porridge
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
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.01g Vanilla extract
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.01g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.004g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Vanilla extract
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
3%
Vanilla extract
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
9%
Vanilla extract

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vanilla extract
Vanilla extract is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Vanilla extract - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173471/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.