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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 from 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.
Contains more Calcium +770%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +287.5%
Contains more Zinc +315.4%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +775%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +770%
Contains more Iron +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +287.5%
Contains more Zinc +315.4%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +16200%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +932%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46.2%
Contains more Folate +358.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +16200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1083.9%
Contains more Protein +413.9%
Contains more Fats +18233.3%
Contains more Carbs +334.4%
Contains more Other +354.5%
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 Water +1083.9%
Contains more Protein +413.9%
Contains more Fats +18233.3%
Contains more Carbs +334.4%
Contains more Other +354.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19398.2%
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31428.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 1.44g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.21g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 10.52g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 50kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.03g 0.75g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 87mg 10mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 2.6mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 15mg 60mg Puff pastry
Potassium 16mg 62mg Puff pastry
Sodium 6mg 253mg Porridge
Zinc 0.13mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.04mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 2.8µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.019mg Puff pastry
Folate 12µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.045mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.11mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.037mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.027mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.07mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.033mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.033g 5.502g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Porridge Puff pastry
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
4%
Porridge
26%
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.