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French rolls vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between French rolls and Pastry?

  • French rolls are richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Calcium, Fiber, and Selenium, while Pastry is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% higher.
  • Pastry is lower in Sodium.

We used Rolls, french and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this comparison.

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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.
French rolls
French rolls
9
:
1
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +810%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +86.9%
Contains more Zinc +69.8%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.56
French rolls
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 102% 15% 36% 11% 75% 25% 45% 73% 153%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +810%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +40%
Contains more Potassium +86.9%
Contains more Zinc +69.8%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +15.3%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.56

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.
French rolls
French rolls
7
:
3
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
French rolls
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 0% 131% 70% 82% 28% 9% 85% 0% 5%
Pastry
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% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin K +794.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
French rolls
French rolls
4
:
1
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +309.4%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Fats +786%
French rolls
9% 4% 50% 35% 2%
Protein: 8.6 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 34.8 g
Other: 2.1 g
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +17.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.3%
Contains more Water +309.4%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Fats +786%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
French rolls
French rolls
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:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1001.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.8%
French rolls
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.962 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.961 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.834 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1001.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +486.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French rolls Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 47g 43.6g French rolls
Protein 8.6g 7.3g French rolls
Fats 4.3g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 50.2g 45.1g French rolls
Calories 277kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.31g 0.74g French rolls
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g French rolls
Calcium 91mg 10mg French rolls
Iron 2.71mg 2.56mg French rolls
Magnesium 20mg 16mg French rolls
Phosphorus 84mg 60mg French rolls
Potassium 114mg 61mg French rolls
Sodium 574mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.9mg 0.53mg French rolls
Copper 0.135mg 0.114mg French rolls
Manganese 0.559mg 0.488mg French rolls
Selenium 27.9µg 24.2µg French rolls
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.523mg 0.398mg French rolls
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.283mg French rolls
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.168mg French rolls
Vitamin B5 0.452mg 0mg French rolls
Vitamin B6 0.039mg 0.021mg French rolls
Folate 113µg 78µg French rolls
Vitamin K 1.8µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.085mg French rolls
Threonine 0.255mg 0.196mg French rolls
Isoleucine 0.336mg 0.272mg French rolls
Leucine 0.608mg 0.508mg French rolls
Lysine 0.231mg 0.142mg French rolls
Methionine 153mg 0.129mg French rolls
Phenylalanine 0.422mg 0.362mg French rolls
Valine 0.38mg 0.308mg French rolls
Histidine 0.188mg 0.156mg French rolls
Saturated Fat 0.962g 9.643g French rolls
Monounsaturated Fat 1.961g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.834g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
French rolls 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
34%
French rolls
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
French rolls
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French rolls
French rolls is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.681g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French rolls
French rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
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. French rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172795/nutrients
  2. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.