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Egg bread vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between egg bread and pastry

  • Egg bread is richer in choline, vitamin B2, selenium, calcium, vitamin A, folate, and phosphorus, yet pastry is richer in vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 40% higher.
  • Pastry has a lower glycemic index than egg bread.

Food types used in this article are Bread, egg 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +830%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more IronIron +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.5%
~equal in Manganese ~0.488mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 21% 5.2% 6% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +1217.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1688.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.398mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
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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 ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more WaterWater +308.2%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more FatsFats +535%
~equal in Carbs ~45.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 g
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +838.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +342.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg bread Pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg bread Pastry DV% diff.
Fats 6g 38.1g 49%
Monounsaturated fat 2.302g 21.597g 48%
Saturated fat 1.593g 9.643g 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 4.894g 25%
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg 17%
Choline 84.3mg 6.4mg 14%
Calories 287kcal 551kcal 13%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 16.1µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.283mg 12%
Selenium 30.1µg 24.2µg 11%
Calcium 93mg 10mg 8%
Folate 105µg 78µg 7%
Phosphorus 106mg 60mg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Iron 3.04mg 2.56mg 6%
Sodium 380mg 249mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 0mg 6%
Copper 0.162mg 0.114mg 5%
Protein 9.5g 7.3g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 4.168mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.021mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.398mg 3%
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.54mg 2%
Zinc 0.79mg 0.53mg 2%
Potassium 115mg 61mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.488mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 47.8g 45.1g 1%
Net carbs 45.5g 43.6g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.306mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 0.692mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.443mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.21mg 0.156mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg bread Pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
39%
Egg bread
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.