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Pastry vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pastry and Italian bread

  • Pastry has more Vitamin K, however, Italian bread is richer in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Italian bread.
  • Italian bread has 13 times less Vitamin K than Pastry. Pastry has 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while Italian bread has 1.2µg.
  • Italian bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Bread, italian.

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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 less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.464
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 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.464

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
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Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +144.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.381
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +144.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.292
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.381

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +988.6%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +320%
Contains more Other +90%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +988.6%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +320%
Contains more Other +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 46.9g Italian bread
Protein 7.3g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 38.1g 3.5g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 551kcal 271kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 3.17g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 10mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 2.56mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 60mg 103mg Italian bread
Potassium 61mg 110mg Italian bread
Sodium 249mg 550mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.114mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.488mg 0.464mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.29mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.048mg Italian bread
Folate 78µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 16.1µg 1.2µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.196mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.508mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.142mg 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.129mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.308mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.156mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0.812g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.39g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Italian bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.643g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.