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Porridge vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between porridge and waffle

  • Porridge has more iron; however, waffle is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, and manganese.
  • Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 79% more than porridge.
  • Waffle has 2 times less iron than porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of iron, while waffle has 2.31mg.
  • Porridge contains less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more IronIron +61.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +893.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains more ZincZinc +423.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1550%

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1288%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +583.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +108.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +212.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1309.1%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12475%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5851.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 2.8µg 46.2µg 79%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 6.785g 44%
Phosphorus 15mg 190mg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.347mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Sodium 6mg 511mg 22%
Fats 0.21g 14.1g 21%
Iron 3.74mg 2.31mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.263mg 17%
Calcium 87mg 255mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.033g 2.866g 13%
Protein 1.44g 7.9g 13%
Manganese 0mg 0.265mg 12%
Calories 50kcal 291kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 2.073mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Folate 12µg 46µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 3.521g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.485mg 8%
Carbs 10.52g 32.9g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Zinc 0.13mg 0.68mg 5%
Potassium 16mg 159mg 4%
Magnesium 5mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.056mg 3%
Copper 0.04mg 0.062mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 10.02g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 0.03g N/A
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.045mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.11mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.027mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.07mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.033mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge Waffle
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%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 505mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.833g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.