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Puff pastry vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Puff pastry and Chocolate brownie

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Chocolate brownie is higher in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily Copper needs 30% more than Puff pastry.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Puff pastry. Puff pastry contains 3.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • Puff pastry has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 Iron +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Selenium +113%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +183.9%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +237.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.6%
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 18% 69% 38% 57% 16% 45% 27% 130% 77% 63%
Contains more Iron +41.3%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Selenium +113%
Contains more Calcium +470%
Contains more Magnesium +231.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +183.9%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +237.4%
Contains more Manganese +18.6%

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 B1 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287%
Contains more Folate +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +394.7%
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 50% 0% 0% 1% 36% 44% 19% 20% 22% 22% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +287%
Contains more Folate +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +82600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Water +70.3%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Protein +19.4%
Contains more Fats +32.3%
Contains more Water +70.3%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Carbs - 50.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.8%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
27% 39% 34%
Saturated Fat: 7.319 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.412 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.8%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Chocolate brownie Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Protein 7.4g 6.2g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 29.1g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 50.2g Chocolate brownie
Calories 558kcal 466kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Chocolate brownie
Fiber 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 57mg Chocolate brownie
Iron 2.6mg 1.84mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 53mg Chocolate brownie
Phosphorus 60mg 132mg Chocolate brownie
Potassium 62mg 176mg Chocolate brownie
Sodium 253mg 343mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.97mg Chocolate brownie
Copper 0.115mg 0.388mg Chocolate brownie
Manganese 0.495mg 0.587mg Chocolate brownie
Selenium 24.5µg 11.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 827IU Chocolate brownie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 176µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.141mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.19mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.982mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.094mg Chocolate brownie
Folate 55µg 29µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate brownie
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.078mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.228mg Chocolate brownie
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.265mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.447mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.283mg Chocolate brownie
Methionine 0.131mg 0.132mg Chocolate brownie
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.298mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.323mg Chocolate brownie
Histidine 0.158mg 0.136mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 7.319g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Chocolate brownie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate brownie
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 10.839g Chocolate brownie
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 9.412g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Chocolate brownie
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
19%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.