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Banana vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Banana and Puff pastry

  • Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 43% higher.
  • Banana has 19 times more Vitamin B6 than Puff pastry. While Banana has 0.367mg of Vitamin B6, Puff pastry has only 0.019mg.
  • Banana has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Bananas, raw 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 Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +477.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +2350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Potassium +477.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.7%
Contains more Zinc +260%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.3%
Contains more Selenium +2350%

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.
Banana
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Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1831.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +3160%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
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 A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1831.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +941.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +471.4%
Contains more Folate +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +3160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +912.3%
Contains more Protein +578.9%
Contains more Fats +11566.7%
Contains more Carbs +100.1%
Contains more Other +20.5%
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 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 Water +912.3%
Contains more Protein +578.9%
Contains more Fats +11566.7%
Contains more Carbs +100.1%
Contains more Other +20.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27487.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30349.3%
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27487.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30349.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 20.24g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 1.09g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.33g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 22.84g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 89kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 2.6g 1.5g Banana
Calcium 5mg 10mg Puff pastry
Iron 0.26mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Banana
Phosphorus 22mg 60mg Puff pastry
Potassium 358mg 62mg Banana
Sodium 1mg 253mg Banana
Zinc 0.15mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.078mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.27mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 1µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 64IU 1IU Banana
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Banana
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 8.7mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.665mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0mg Banana
Vitamin B6 0.367mg 0.019mg Banana
Folate 20µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 0.5µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.028mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.028mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.068mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.05mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.008mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.047mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.077mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.112g 5.502g Banana
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.073g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Banana 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
16%
Banana
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Banana
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana
Banana is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.