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Egg white vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between egg whites and pastry

  • Egg whites have more vitamin B2, while pastry has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, vitamin K, copper, and selenium.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 48% higher.
  • Pastry contains 2 times less vitamin B2 than egg whites. Egg whites contain 0.439mg of vitamin B2, while pastry contains 0.283mg.
  • Egg whites have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of egg whites is 0, while the glycemic index of pastry is 59.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 7.9% 2.1% 14% 3% 7.7% 0.82% 6.4% 22% 1.4% 109%
Pastry
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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 PotassiumPotassium +167.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +3100%
Contains more CopperCopper +395.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1666.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21%

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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 101% 2% 11% 1.2% 11% 0% 3% 0.6%
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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 B2Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3869.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1850%
Contains more CholineCholine +481.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Pastry
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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 +49.3%
Contains more WaterWater +930.2%
Contains more FatsFats +22311.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +6078.1%
Contains more OtherOther +58.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg white Pastry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Egg white Pastry DV% diff.
Fats 0.17g 38.1g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 21.597g 54%
Saturated fat 0g 9.643g 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.894g 33%
Vitamin B1 0.004mg 0.398mg 33%
Iron 0.08mg 2.56mg 31%
Calories 52kcal 551kcal 25%
Vitamin B3 0.105mg 4.168mg 25%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.488mg 21%
Folate 4µg 78µg 19%
Carbs 0.73g 45.1g 15%
Vitamin K 0µg 16.1µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.439mg 0.283mg 12%
Copper 0.023mg 0.114mg 10%
Selenium 20µg 24.2µg 8%
Protein 10.9g 7.3g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.5g 6%
Phosphorus 15mg 60mg 6%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.53mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Sodium 166mg 249mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0mg 4%
Potassium 163mg 61mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.021mg 1%
Choline 1.1mg 6.4mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 0.73g 43.6g N/A
Calcium 7mg 10mg 0%
Sugar 0.71g 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.449mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.661mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 1.016mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.806mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.399mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.686mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.809mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.156mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg white 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
10%
Egg white
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Egg white
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.643g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.