Porridge made with a mix of milk and water combines the beta-glucan soluble fibre and manganese of oats with the calcium, iodine, and protein of dairy milk. This preparation sits between water-only (lower calorie) and full-milk porridge (richer, more satiating), and the dairy boosts the overall nutrient density of the meal.
Use semi-skimmed or whole milk mixed with equal water; simmer 5 minutes stirring regularly. Top with berries, seeds, or nut butter for added polyphenols and healthy fat.
Where Porridge, made with milk and water Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Glycemic Index & Load
Medium GI food — moderate effect on blood sugar. Pair with protein, fat, or fibre to lower the overall meal GI.
Glycemic Load (GL = GI × carbs ÷ 100) accounts for portion size. A moderate GL — portion size matters here.
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 127 mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 97.0 mg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 69.0 mg | 9% | |
| Chloride | 56.0 mg | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 20.0 mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 13.0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 10.0 µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 6.00 µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.00 mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.00 µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.500 mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.460 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 0.460 mg | 3% | |
| Niacin equivalents (NE) | 0.400 mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.400 µg | 36% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.370 mg | 6% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.110 mg | 8% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.100 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-TE) | 0.090 mg | 1% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.090 mg | 8% | |
| Copper | 0.050 mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.050 mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 16.0 µg | 11% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.600 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.400 g | — | |
| Trans fat | 0.040 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 3.10 mg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 5.00 µg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 10.0 µg | 1% | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3.00 µg | 6% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
How we source and normalise our data →