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Puff pastry vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between puff pastry and porridge

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

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

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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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
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%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +770%
Contains more IronIron +43.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%

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% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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%
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%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +413.9%
Contains more FatsFats +18233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +334.4%
Contains more OtherOther +354.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1083.9%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/nutrients
  2. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.