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Pastry vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pastry and Baking powder?

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 587% higher.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate 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.
Contains more Potassium +205%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +5200%
Contains more Copper +1040%
Contains more Manganese +4336.4%
Contains more Selenium +12000%
Contains more Calcium +58660%
Contains more Iron +330.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3551.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +205%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +5200%
Contains more Copper +1040%
Contains more Manganese +4336.4%
Contains more Selenium +12000%
Contains more Calcium +58660%
Contains more Iron +330.5%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +3551.7%

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.
Pastry
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Water +70%
Contains more Other +6630%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +62.8%
Contains more Water +70%
Contains more Other +6630%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 27.5g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 0g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 0g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 27.7g Pastry
Calories 551kcal 53kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 1.5g 0.2g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 2.56mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 60mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 61mg 20mg Pastry
Sodium 249mg 10600mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.01mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.01mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.011mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 0.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0mg Pastry
Folate 78µg 0µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Baking powder
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
30%
Pastry
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 10351mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.643g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.