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Wheat Bread vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Wheat Bread and Pastry

  • Pastry has less Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 43% more.
  • Wheat Bread has 17 times more Calcium than Pastry. Wheat Bread has 165mg of Calcium, while Pastry has 10mg.
  • Pastry is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, wheat, toasted and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 +1550%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.4%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains more Selenium +38%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Magnesium +268.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +265.6%
Contains more Zinc +177.4%
Contains more Copper +73.7%
Contains more Manganese +182.2%
Contains more Selenium +38%
Contains less Sodium -58.6%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +628.6%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Folate - 78
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
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% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +628.6%
Contains more Folate +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin K +182.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Folate - 78

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Other +177%
Contains more Fats +792.3%
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +77.5%
Contains more Carbs +23.7%
Contains more Water +185.1%
Contains more Other +177%
Contains more Fats +792.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.5%
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2019.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +184.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Bread Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 51.07g 43.6g Wheat Bread
Protein 12.96g 7.3g Wheat Bread
Fats 4.27g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 55.77g 45.1g Wheat Bread
Calories 313kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 6.42g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 4.7g 1.5g Wheat Bread
Calcium 165mg 10mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.09mg 2.56mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 59mg 16mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 188mg 60mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 223mg 61mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 601mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 1.47mg 0.53mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.198mg 0.114mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 1.377mg 0.488mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 33.4µg 24.2µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.24mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.439mg 0.398mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.382mg 0.283mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 6.25mg 4.168mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.456mg 0mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.153mg 0.021mg Wheat Bread
Folate 86µg 78µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 5.7µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.085mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg 0.196mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.461mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.215mg 0.142mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.315mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.31mg 0.308mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 0.989g 9.643g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.019g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.72g 4.894g Pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat Bread 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
38%
Wheat Bread
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Wheat Bread
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.654g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients
  2. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.