Porridge vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are porridge and watermelon different?
- Porridge is higher in iron and calcium; however, watermelon is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for iron for porridge is 44% higher.
- Porridge contains 12 times more calcium than watermelon. While porridge contains 87mg of calcium, watermelon contains only 7mg.
- Porridge has less sugar.
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Watermelon, raw 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1142.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1458.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.3% |
~equal in
Water
~91.45g
~equal in
Other
~0.24g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +128% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.24mg | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.1mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 7mg | 8% |
| Fructose | 3.36g | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.4µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.221mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 112mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.178mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.44g | 0.61g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.52g | 7.55g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.1mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.21g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.033g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
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
4%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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