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Italian bread vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Italian bread and Pastry

  • Italian bread has more Folate, Copper, Vitamin B5, Fiber, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Pastry is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 48% more than Italian bread.
  • Pastry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, italian 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% 23% 9.7% 110% 64% 23% 44% 72% 61% 148%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +680%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.3%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.7%
~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% 0.06% 5.8% 0% 118% 67% 82% 23% 11% 0% 3% 143% 8%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +144.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1241.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.283mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.168mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 +20.5%
Contains more WaterWater +320%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more FatsFats +988.6%
~equal in Carbs ~45.1g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.39 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2559.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Pastry Opinion
Calories 271kcal 551kcal Pastry
Protein 8.8g 7.3g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 38.1g Pastry
Net carbs 46.9g 43.6g Italian bread
Carbs 50.1g 45.1g Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 10mg Italian bread
Potassium 110mg 61mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 2.56mg Italian bread
Sugar 3.17g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.114mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.86mg 0.53mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 103mg 60mg Italian bread
Sodium 550mg 249mg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.54mg Pastry
Manganese 0.464mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 27.2µg 24.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.398mg Italian bread
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.283mg Italian bread
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 4.168mg Italian bread
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0mg Italian bread
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.021mg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 16.1µg Pastry
Folate 191µg 78µg Italian bread
Choline 14.6mg 6.4mg Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 9.643g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 4.894g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.085mg Italian bread
Threonine 0.245mg 0.196mg Italian bread
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.272mg Italian bread
Leucine 0.614mg 0.508mg Italian bread
Lysine 0.197mg 0.142mg Italian bread
Methionine 0.156mg 0.129mg Italian bread
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.362mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg 0.308mg Italian bread
Histidine 0.188mg 0.156mg Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread Pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Italian bread
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.643g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Italian bread
Italian bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (59)
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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.