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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.
Italian bread
Italian bread
8
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.488
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +680%
Contains more Iron +14.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.7%
Contains more Potassium +80.3%
Contains more Zinc +62.3%
Contains more Copper +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -54.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.488

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.
Italian bread
Italian bread
7
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1241.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
Pastry
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% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +128.6%
Contains more Folate +144.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1241.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian bread
Italian bread
4
:
1
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +320%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +988.6%
Equal in Carbs - 45.1
Italian bread
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
Pastry
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 Protein +20.5%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +320%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Fats +988.6%
Equal in Carbs - 45.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian bread
Italian bread
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2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.1%
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2559.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 46.9g 43.6g Italian bread
Protein 8.8g 7.3g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 50.1g 45.1g Italian bread
Calories 271kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 3.17g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 3.2g 1.5g Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 10mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 2.56mg Italian bread
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 103mg 60mg Italian bread
Potassium 110mg 61mg Italian bread
Sodium 550mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.86mg 0.53mg Italian bread
Copper 0.191mg 0.114mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 27.2µg 24.2µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.54mg Pastry
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
Folate 191µg 78µg Italian bread
Vitamin K 1.2µg 16.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 0g 9.643g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread Pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Italian bread
30%
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.