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Fast food vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fast food and pastry

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet pastry is richer in vitamin K and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
  • Pastry contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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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 +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223%
Contains more IronIron +19.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +375.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +36.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +19.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.114mg

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% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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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% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +909.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Folate ~78µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +126.3%
Contains more WaterWater +352.4%
Contains more OtherOther +52%
Contains more FatsFats +217.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -53.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +346.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fast food 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 Fast food Pastry Opinion
Calories 297kcal 551kcal Pastry
Protein 16.52g 7.3g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 38.1g Pastry
Net carbs 29.8g 43.6g Pastry
Carbs 31.5g 45.1g Pastry
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 10mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 61mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 2.56mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 1.7g 1.5g Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.114mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.53mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 60mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 249mg Pastry
Vitamin A 51IU 1IU Fast food
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 20.3µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.283mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.168mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.021mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 16.1µg Pastry
Folate 80µg 78µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Pastry
Choline 34.4mg 6.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 9.643g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 4.894g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.085mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.196mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.272mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.508mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.142mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.129mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.362mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.308mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.156mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.