Pastry vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastry and chocolate different?
- Pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, chocolate is richer in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for copper for chocolate is 102% higher.
- Pastry contains 16 times more vitamin B1 than chocolate. While pastry contains 0.398mg of vitamin B1, chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- Pastry has less saturated fat.
- Chocolate has a lower glycemic index (23) than pastry (59).
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids are the varieties used 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 SeleniumSelenium | +706.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +812.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +816.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +213.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +801.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +279.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +243.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.8% |
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 | +1492% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +466% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +474.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +98.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +776.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +348.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 1.028mg | 102% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 8.02mg | 68% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 1.419mg | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 18.519g | 40% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 3µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.025mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 146mg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 9.54g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 1.092g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.725mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 7g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 206mg | 21% |
| Folate | 78µg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.05mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 559mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 2.01mg | 13% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 31.28g | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 8.1µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.297mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 56mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 61.17g | 5% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 4.88g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.042mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Calories | 551kcal | 546kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 47.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.112g | 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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.