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Minestrone vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Minestrone and Puff pastry

  • Minestrone is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Puff pastry is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Iron is 28% higher.
  • Minestrone has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 +40%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains more Iron +584.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +225.7%
Equal in Sodium - 253
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +40%
Contains more Potassium +109.7%
Contains more Iron +584.2%
Contains more Magnesium +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +160.9%
Contains more Zinc +74.2%
Contains more Copper +125.5%
Contains more Manganese +225.7%
Equal in Sodium - 253

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 +96900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +871.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
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 +96900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1368.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +871.9%
Contains more Folate +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1134.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +318.1%
Contains more Fats +3601.9%
Contains more Carbs +880.7%
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 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 +1134.2%
Contains more Other +20%
Contains more Protein +318.1%
Contains more Fats +3601.9%
Contains more Carbs +880.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4732.2%
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2944.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4732.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minestrone Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 4.26g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 1.77g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 1.04g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 4.66g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 34kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Minestrone
Fiber 0.4g 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 14mg 10mg Minestrone
Iron 0.38mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 3mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 23mg 60mg Puff pastry
Potassium 130mg 62mg Minestrone
Sodium 254mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.31mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.051mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.152mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 970IU 1IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 0µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.018mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.391mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.019mg Minestrone
Folate 15µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.043mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.098mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.076mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.018mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.064mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.074mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.03mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.23g 5.502g Minestrone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minestrone 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
9%
Minestrone
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Minestrone
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.