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Puff pastry vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Puff pastry and Cheese sandwich

  • Puff pastry contains less Phosphorus, Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Potassium than Cheese sandwich.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Cheese sandwich is 46% higher.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 -69.8%
Contains more Calcium +1940%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +536.7%
Contains more Potassium +393.5%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Selenium - 24.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Calcium +1940%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +536.7%
Contains more Potassium +393.5%
Contains more Zinc +61.1%
Contains more Copper +39.1%
Contains more Manganese +118.8%
Equal in Iron - 2.62
Equal in Selenium - 24.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.7%
Contains more Folate +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1273.7%
Contains more Folate +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +54%
Contains more Water +131.3%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Other +280%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Fats +54%
Contains more Water +131.3%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +27.4%
Contains more Other +280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17.3%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 7.4g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 38.5g 25g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 558kcal 497kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 1.5g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 10mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.6mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 16mg 54mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 60mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 62mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 253mg 839mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.87mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.115mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.495mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.5µg 24.3µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.185mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 55µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.198mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.514mg 0.698mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.144mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.131mg 0.167mg Cheese sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.312mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.158mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 9.166g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Cheese sandwich
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
26%
Puff pastry
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.