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Rum vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rum and Porridge

  • The amount of Iron, Calcium, and Selenium in Porridge is higher than in Rum.
  • Porridge covers your daily need of Iron 45% more than Rum.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Alcoholic beverage, distilled, rum, 80 proof and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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.
Rum
Rum
3
:
7
Porridge
Porridge
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3016.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Rum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 17% 3% 0%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +3016.7%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains more Zinc +85.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Rum
Rum
0
:
8
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Rum
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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Porridge
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rum
Rum
1
:
4
Porridge
Porridge
Contains more Other +15081.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.5%
Rum
67% 33%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.6 g
Other: 33.4 g
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Other +15081.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rum Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 0g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 0g 1.44g Porridge
Fats 0g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 0g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 231kcal 50kcal Rum
Sugar 0g 0.03g Rum
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 0mg 87mg Porridge
Iron 0.12mg 3.74mg Porridge
Magnesium 0mg 5mg Porridge
Phosphorus 5mg 15mg Porridge
Potassium 2mg 16mg Porridge
Sodium 1mg 6mg Rum
Zinc 0.07mg 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0.05mg 0.04mg Rum
Manganese 0.018mg 0mg Rum
Selenium 0µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.013mg Porridge
Folate 0µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0mg 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0mg 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0mg 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0mg 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0mg 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0mg 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0mg 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0mg 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0g 0.033g Rum
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rum Porridge
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
0%
Rum
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Rum
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rum
Rum is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rum
Rum contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rum
Rum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rum
Rum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
?
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. Rum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174817/nutrients
  2. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.