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Porridge vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between porridge and puff pastry

  • Porridge has more iron; however, puff pastry has more selenium, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin K, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for puff pastry is 39% higher.
  • Porridge is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 3.6% 26% 1.4% 140% 13% 3.5% 6.4% 0.78% 0% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +770%
Contains more IronIron +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +187.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +315.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +775%

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 0% 0% 0.4% 0% 14% 5.8% 9.8% 4.3% 3% 0% 0.25% 9% 0%
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% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +932%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16200%
Contains more FolateFolate +358.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +1083.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.9%
Contains more FatsFats +18233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +334.4%
Contains more OtherOther +354.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.114 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31428.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19398.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Puff pastry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 22.228g 147%
Fats 0.21g 38.5g 59%
Selenium 2.8µg 24.5µg 39%
Calories 50kcal 558kcal 25%
Saturated fat 0.033g 5.502g 25%
Manganese 0mg 0.495mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 8.828g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.323mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 3.8mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.258mg 18%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.3µg 14%
Iron 3.74mg 2.6mg 14%
Protein 1.44g 7.4g 12%
Carbs 10.52g 45.7g 12%
Folate 12µg 55µg 11%
Sodium 6mg 253mg 11%
Copper 0.04mg 0.115mg 8%
Calcium 87mg 10mg 8%
Phosphorus 15mg 60mg 6%
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g 4%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.55mg 4%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.54mg 4%
Magnesium 5mg 16mg 3%
Potassium 16mg 62mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0mg 1%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0.03g 0.75g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Puff pastry
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
4%
Porridge
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.469g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/nutrients
  2. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.