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Puff pastry vs. Italian bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Puff pastry and Italian bread

  • Puff pastry has more Vitamin K, however, Italian bread has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Italian bread is 34% higher.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
2
:
8
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +66.1%
Contains more Selenium +11%
Equal in Manganese - 0.464
Puff pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +59.3%
Contains more Copper +66.1%
Contains more Selenium +11%
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.
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
2
:
6
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Folate +247.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Puff 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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Italian bread
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 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1258.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Folate +247.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
1
:
4
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Fats +1000%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +382.4%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1
Puff pastry
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Italian bread
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 +1000%
Contains more Protein +18.9%
Contains more Water +382.4%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Carbs - 50.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Puff pastry
Puff pastry
2
:
1
Italian bread
Italian bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +987.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Puff pastry
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +987.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.1%
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.
Puff pastry Italian bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Italian bread Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 46.9g Italian bread
Protein 7.4g 8.8g Italian bread
Fats 38.5g 3.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 50.1g Italian bread
Calories 558kcal 271kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g 3.17g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 3.2g Italian bread
Calcium 10mg 78mg Italian bread
Iron 2.6mg 2.94mg Italian bread
Magnesium 16mg 27mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 60mg 103mg Italian bread
Potassium 62mg 110mg Italian bread
Sodium 253mg 550mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.86mg Italian bread
Copper 0.115mg 0.191mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.495mg 0.464mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 27.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.29mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.473mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.292mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.381mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.378mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.048mg Italian bread
Folate 55µg 191µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 16.3µg 1.2µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.103mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.198mg 0.245mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.333mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.514mg 0.614mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.144mg 0.197mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.131mg 0.156mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.433mg Italian bread
Valine 0.312mg 0.376mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.158mg 0.188mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 5.502g 0g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 0.812g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 1.39g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Italian 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
26%
Puff pastry
38%
Italian bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
57%
Italian bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.502g)
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 cheaper?
?
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. 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.