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Porridge vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Porridge and Wakame

  • Porridge has more Iron, however, Wakame has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wakame's daily need coverage for Manganese is 61% more.
  • Porridge has 2 times more Iron than Wakame. Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, while Wakame has 2.18mg.
  • Porridge is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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 Iron +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2040%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
Contains more Copper +610%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Iron +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Calcium +72.4%
Contains more Magnesium +2040%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains more Zinc +192.3%
Contains more Copper +610%
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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +881.7%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +550%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +881.7%
Contains more Folate +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Protein +110.4%
Contains more Fats +204.8%
Contains more Other +3172.7%
Equal in Water - 79.99
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Protein +110.4%
Contains more Fats +204.8%
Contains more Other +3172.7%
Equal in Water - 79.99

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.2%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 8.64g Porridge
Protein 1.44g 3.03g Wakame
Fats 0.21g 0.64g Wakame
Carbs 10.52g 9.14g Porridge
Calories 50kcal 45kcal Porridge
Sugar 0.03g 0.65g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 0.5g
Calcium 87mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 3.74mg 2.18mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 15mg 80mg Wakame
Potassium 16mg 50mg Wakame
Sodium 6mg 872mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.38mg Wakame
Copper 0.04mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 2.8µg 0.7µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Wakame
Vitamin E 0.02mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.06mg Wakame
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.002mg Porridge
Folate 12µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.035mg Wakame
Threonine 0.045mg 0.165mg Wakame
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.087mg Wakame
Leucine 0.11mg 0.257mg Wakame
Lysine 0.037mg 0.112mg Wakame
Methionine 0.027mg 0.063mg Wakame
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.112mg Wakame
Valine 0.07mg 0.209mg Wakame
Histidine 0.033mg 0.015mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.13g Porridge
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.058g Wakame
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.218g Wakame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
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 ($)

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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.