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Ice cream vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Ice cream and Puff pastry?

  • Ice cream is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Puff pastry contains less Cholesterol.

We used Ice creams, vanilla and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types in this comparison.

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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 +1180%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Iron +2788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +6087.5%
Contains more Selenium +1261.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +1180%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains more Potassium +221%
Contains less Sodium -68.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Iron +2788.9%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +6087.5%
Contains more Selenium +1261.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +42000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3175.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +5333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
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 +42000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +687.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3175.9%
Contains more Folate +1000%
Contains more Vitamin K +5333.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +724.3%
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Contains more Other +11.1%
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 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 +724.3%
Contains more Protein +111.4%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4817.7%
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4817.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ice cream Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 22.9g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 3.5g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 11g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 23.6g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 207kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 21.22g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 0.7g 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 128mg 10mg Ice cream
Iron 0.09mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 14mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 105mg 60mg Ice cream
Potassium 199mg 62mg Ice cream
Sodium 80mg 253mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.69mg 0.54mg Ice cream
Copper 0.023mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.008mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 1.8µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 421IU 1IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.116mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 0mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.019mg Ice cream
Folate 5µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 0µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.146mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.316mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.258mg 0.144mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.157mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.217mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.088mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 44mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 6.79g 5.502g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 2.969g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.452g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ice cream 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
17%
Ice cream
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Ice cream
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 173mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.