Porridge nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for Porridge
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 50 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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66 (medium) |
| Glycemic load | 17 (medium) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967 – 40 | 40 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 10 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (1 serving) (251 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -0.3 (alkaline) |
Porridge calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of porridge | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 50 | |
| Calories in 1 tbsp | 8 | 16 g |
Porridge Glycemic index (GI)
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Porridge Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0.06mg of 15mg
0.4%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.17mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B2:
0.08mg of 1mg
5.8%
Vitamin B3:
1.6mg of 16mg
9.8%
Vitamin B5:
0.21mg of 5mg
4.3%
Vitamin B6:
0.04mg of 1mg
3%
Folate:
36µg of 400µg
9%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0.3µg of 120µg
0.25%
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Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.4 g of 50 g
1.4 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0.2 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 4%
10.5 g of 300 g
10.5 g (4% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
87.6 g of 2,000 g
87.6 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.2 g
0.2 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
60mg of 280mg
21%
Threonine:
135mg of 1,050mg
13%
Isoleucine:
189mg of 1,400mg
14%
Leucine:
330mg of 2,730mg
12%
Lysine:
111mg of 2,100mg
5.3%
Methionine:
81mg of 1,050mg
7.7%
Phenylalanine:
234mg of 1,750mg
13%
Valine:
210mg of 1,820mg
12%
Histidine:
99mg of 700mg
14%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.03 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.11 g
Fiber content ratio for Porridge
Sugar:
0.03 g
Fiber:
0.5 g
Other:
10 g
All nutrients for Porridge per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Calories | 50kcal | 3% | 87% |
1.1 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 1.4g | 3% | 82% |
2 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0% | 87% |
158.6 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 10g | N/A | 46% |
5.4 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 11g | 4% | 48% |
2.7 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 5mg | 1% | 92% |
28 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 87mg | 9% | 24% |
1.4 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 16mg | 0% | 96% |
9.2 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 3.7mg | 47% | 15% |
1.4 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | 76% |
299 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% | 56% |
4.8 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | 85% |
3.6 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | 88% |
48.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 2% | 90% |
12.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 6mg | 0% | 89% |
81.7 times less than White bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
73 times less than Kiwi
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | 73% | |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 5% | 69% |
4.8 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.03mg | 2% | 89% |
5.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 3% | 78% |
18.4 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.07mg | 1% | 91% |
15.9 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.01mg | 1% | 93% |
9.2 times less than Oats
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | 88% |
1016 times less than Broccoli
|
| Folate | 12µg | 3% | 57% |
5.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | 88% |
178.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | N/A | 87% |
350 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | N/A | 84% |
413.8 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
15.3 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0% | 94% |
16 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.06mg | 0% | 93% |
14.5 times less than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | 92% |
22.1 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.04mg | 0% | 96% |
12.2 times less than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | 92% |
3.6 times less than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
8.6 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
29 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 0% | 93% |
22.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 0% | 100% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 50
% Daily Value*
0.32%
Total Fat
0.21g
0.15%
Saturated Fat 0.03g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.26%
Sodium 6mg
3.5%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0.5g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.4g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
87mg
8.7%
Iron
3.7mg
47%
Potassium
16mg
0.47%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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