Pastry vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pastry and cream cheese
- Pastry is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and vitamin K, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 53% higher.
- Pastry contains 46 times more vitamin B3 than cream cheese. Pastry contains 4.168mg of vitamin B3, while cream cheese contains 0.091mg.
- Pastry contains less saturated fat.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than pastry.
Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cheese, cream.
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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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2227.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +533.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4336.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +870% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1630.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4480.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +666.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +717% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +519.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27% |
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Fats
~34.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +142.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +230% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 20.213g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 308µg | 34% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 8.907g | 32% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.11mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.023mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 8.6µg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.091mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 1.483g | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.011mg | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 9µg | 17% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 5.52g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 2.1µg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.018mg | 11% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 350kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.517mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 107mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 34.44g | 6% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 27.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 314mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.86mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 6.15g | 2% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 132mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.036g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.807g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.57g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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