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Garlic powder vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between garlic powder and porridge

  • The amount of vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, manganese, selenium, potassium, fiber, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron in garlic powder is higher than in porridge.
  • Garlic powder covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 126% more than porridge.
  • Garlic powder has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of garlic powder is 5, while the glycemic index of porridge is 66.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, garlic powder 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7356.3%
Contains more IronIron +51.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1232.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +2200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2660%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +753.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +690.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +946.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12623.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +291.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1049.3%
Contains more FatsFats +247.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +591.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1509.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1258.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +310.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Porridge DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.013mg 126%
Phosphorus 414mg 15mg 57%
Copper 0.533mg 0.04mg 55%
Manganese 0.979mg 0mg 43%
Selenium 23.9µg 2.8µg 38%
Potassium 1193mg 16mg 35%
Fiber 9g 0.5g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.055mg 32%
Protein 16.55g 1.44g 30%
Zinc 2.99mg 0.13mg 26%
Iron 5.65mg 3.74mg 24%
Carbs 72.73g 10.52g 21%
Magnesium 77mg 5mg 17%
Calories 331kcal 50kcal 14%
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 0.071mg 13%
Choline 67.5mg 12%
Folate 47µg 12µg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.025mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.67mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 0.52mg 2%
Sodium 60mg 6mg 2%
Calcium 79mg 87mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.73g 0.21g 1%
Saturated fat 0.249g 0.033g 1%
Net carbs 63.73g 10.02g N/A
Sugar 2.43g 0.03g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.115g 0.028g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 0.114g 0%
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0.063mg 0%
Leucine 0.728mg 0.11mg 0%
Lysine 0.768mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.111mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0.078mg 0%
Valine 0.667mg 0.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.263mg 0.033mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic powder Porridge
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
52%
Garlic powder
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.