Porridge vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Porridge and Whey?
- Porridge is higher in Iron, yet Whey is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
- Porridge's daily need coverage for Iron is 46% more.
- Porridge has 2 times more Calcium than Whey. While Porridge has 87mg of Calcium, Whey has only 47mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Porridge is lower.
We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Whey, sweet, fluid types 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 | +85.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6133.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +906.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +206.7% |
| 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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +602.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +532% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +439.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.9% |
~equal in
Water
~93.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +936.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +257.1% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 50kcal | 27kcal |
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| Protein | 1.44g | 0.85g |
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.02g | 5.14g |
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| Carbs | 10.52g | 5.14g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 8mg |
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| Calcium | 87mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 16mg | 161mg |
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 0.06mg |
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| Sugar | 0.03g | 5.14g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.004mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.13mg | |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 46mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 54mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 12IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.001mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.383mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.031mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.23g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.1g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.011g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.054mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.047mg |
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.078mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.068mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.027mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.016mg |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.11g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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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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.