Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lavash (Armenian Bread) and pastry?
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher in fiber, potassium, and magnesium, yet pastry is higher in vitamin B3, polyunsaturated fat, folate, iron, and selenium.
- Lavash (Armenian Bread) has 3 times more sodium than pastry. While lavash (Armenian Bread) has 796mg of sodium, pastry has only 249mg.
- The glycemic index of pastry is lower.
We used Lavash (Armenian Bread) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +726.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1110% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +45.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +298% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +607.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.7 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
60.3 g
Water:
27 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +217.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3075% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.5 g
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 | -97.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21497% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +878.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 496mg | 60mg | 62% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 38.1g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 21.597g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2g | 9.643g | 43% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 24.2µg | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.5g | 4.894g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.398mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.33mg | 0.114mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 796mg | 249mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.283mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 2.56mg | 17% |
| Calories | 281kcal | 551kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 26µg | 78µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.4mg | 4.168mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Carbs | 60.3g | 45.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.021mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Protein | 8.7g | 7.3g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 21mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.488mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.37mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | N/A | |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 547mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.443g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)