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Pastry vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and plantain raw

  • Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and folate, yet plantain raw is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 48% higher.
  • Pastry contains 16 times more selenium than plantain raw. Pastry contains 24.2µg of selenium, while plantain raw contains 1.5µg.
  • Plantain raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Plantain raw has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Plantains, raw.

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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.
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +326.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +278.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1513.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +718%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +665.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +507.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2200%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1323.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +461.5%
Contains more FatsFats +10197.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.4%
Contains more WaterWater +668%
Contains more OtherOther +16%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +67390.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6992.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Plantain raw DV% diff.
Fats 38.1g 0.37g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 0.032g 54%
Saturated fat 9.643g 0.143g 43%
Selenium 24.2µg 1.5µg 41%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.069g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.052mg 29%
Iron 2.56mg 0.6mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.686mg 22%
Manganese 0.488mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.299mg 21%
Calories 551kcal 122kcal 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.4mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.054mg 18%
Folate 78µg 22µg 14%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0.7µg 13%
Potassium 61mg 499mg 13%
Protein 7.3g 1.3g 12%
Sodium 249mg 4mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 56µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.26mg 5%
Magnesium 16mg 37mg 5%
Copper 0.114mg 0.081mg 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.14mg 4%
Phosphorus 60mg 34mg 4%
Carbs 45.1g 31.89g 4%
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.14mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 3mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 13.5mg 1%
Net carbs 43.6g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 0.74g 15g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.064mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pastry
18%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
15%
Plantain raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.