Pastry vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pastry and cereal
- Pastry is higher in selenium, yet cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 491% more than pastry.
- Pastry contains 37 times more saturated fat than cereal. While pastry contains 9.643g of saturated fat, cereal contains only 0.26g.
Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -68.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +284.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1230.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1334% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1479.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1267.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +610.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28404.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3427.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +124.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +92.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +123% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10486.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1282.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
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 minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 6.288mg | 491% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 5.986mg | 459% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 34.06mg | 394% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 3.87mg | 276% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 29.62mg | 159% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 7.6mg | 64% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 1.08g | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 0.204g | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 0.26g | 43% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 6.3µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.354g | 30% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 795mg | 24% |
| Folate | 78µg | 20% | |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 86.85g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.79mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 378kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.226mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 6.06g | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
28%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 546mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.383g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cereal is relatively richer in minerals
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.