Pastry vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pastry and dulce de Leche
- Pastry has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate; however, dulce de Leche has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 39% more.
- Pastry has 244 times more manganese than dulce de Leche. Pastry has 0.488mg of manganese, while dulce de Leche has 0.002mg.
- Dulce de Leche is lower in saturated fat.
- Pastry has a higher glycemic index than dulce de Leche.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Dulce de Leche.
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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 IronIron | +1405.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +2750% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24300% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +796.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2410% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +473.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +49.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +221.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.2% |
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 | +170% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2387.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1884.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1138.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +609.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1292.2% |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
Contains more FatsFats | +418.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.7% |
Contains more WaterWater | +237.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +75% |
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Protein
~6.84g
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +907.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1205.1% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 2.143g | 49% |
Fats | 38.1g | 7.35g | 47% |
Selenium | 24.2µg | 2.7µg | 39% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.016mg | 32% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 0.375g | 30% |
Iron | 2.56mg | 0.17mg | 30% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.21mg | 25% |
Calcium | 10mg | 251mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 9.643g | 4.534g | 23% |
Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.002mg | 21% |
Phosphorus | 60mg | 193mg | 19% |
Folate | 78µg | 11µg | 17% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.835mg | 17% |
Choline | 6.4mg | 89.1mg | 15% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 1.3µg | 12% |
Calories | 551kcal | 315kcal | 12% |
Copper | 0.114mg | 0.004mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
Potassium | 61mg | 350mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.405mg | 9% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 74µg | 8% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
Sodium | 249mg | 129mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.6mg | 3% |
Carbs | 45.1g | 55.35g | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.79mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
Magnesium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
Protein | 7.3g | 6.84g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
Net carbs | 43.6g | 55.35g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.74g | 49.74g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.364g | 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% | |
Fructose | 0.32g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | 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
28%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%

27%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 49g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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