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White Bread vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between White Bread and Puff pastry

  • White Bread has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Puff pastry is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 24% more than White Bread.
  • Puff pastry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 Calcium +1340%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Copper +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.495
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +1340%
Contains more Iron +38.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.3%
Contains more Potassium +103.2%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Copper +13.9%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Equal in Manganese - 0.495

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 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.9%
Contains more Folate +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +8050%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +357.9%
Contains more Folate +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin K +8050%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Water +392.2%
Contains more Other +98%
Contains more Fats +1056.2%
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Water +392.2%
Contains more Other +98%
Contains more Fats +1056.2%
Equal in Carbs - 45.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1373.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.5%
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1373.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 44.2g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 7.4g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 49.42g 45.7g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 10mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.6mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 16mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 60mg White Bread
Potassium 126mg 62mg White Bread
Sodium 490mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.74mg 0.54mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.536mg 0.495mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.323mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 3.8mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.019mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 55µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.027g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.698g 5.502g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 22.228g Puff pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread Puff pastry
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
35%
White Bread
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.804g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients
  2. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.