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Pastry vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pastry and Wheat Bread

  • Pastry has less Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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.
Pastry
Pastry
1
:
9
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.4%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains more Selenium +38%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.4%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains more Selenium +38%

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
Pastry
3
:
8
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +628.6%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +628.6%
Contains more Folate +10.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
1
:
4
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Fats +792.3%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Other +177%
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Fats +792.3%
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Other +177%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
Pastry
2
:
1
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 7.3g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 38.1g 4.27g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 551kcal 313kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 6.42g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 10mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 2.56mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 16mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 60mg 188mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 61mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 249mg 601mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.114mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.488mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 24.2µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.24mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 78µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 16.1µg 5.7µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.196mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.258mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.461mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.129mg 0.105mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.315mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.156mg 0.15mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 1.019g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.72g Pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.654g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.