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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 from 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.

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 Selenium +706.7%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.3%
Contains more Potassium +816.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Copper +801.8%
Contains more Manganese +190.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Selenium +706.7%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +812.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +243.3%
Contains more Potassium +816.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Zinc +279.2%
Contains more Copper +801.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1492%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
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% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1492%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Water +776.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +70%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +49.6%
Contains more Fats +21.8%
Contains more Water +776.3%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
Contains more Other +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +348.2%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +126.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pastry Chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 7.3g 4.88g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 31.28g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 551kcal 546kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 47.9g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 10mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 2.56mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 16mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 60mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 61mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 249mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 0.53mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.114mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.488mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 24.2µg 3µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.54mg
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.025mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.05mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.725mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.042mg Chocolate
Folate 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 16.1µg 8.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.112g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 18.519g Pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 9.54g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.092g Pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Chocolate
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
30%
Pastry
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
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.

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.