Pastry vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pastry and fast food
- Pastry is richer in vitamin K and selenium, yet fast food is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for fast food is 37% higher.
- Pastry contains 3 times more vitamin K than fast food. Pastry contains 16.1µg of vitamin K, while fast food contains 4.9µg.
- Fast food contains less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -24.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +520% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +375.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +42.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +909.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +437.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +217.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +352.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +346.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.4% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 4.835g | 42% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 12.01g | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 4.493g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 1.68g | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 2.52mg | 18% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 16.52g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.212mg | 15% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 297kcal | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 134mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.53mg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 4.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 5.617mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 20.3µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.317mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 3.06mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.363mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 31.5g | 5% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 34.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 197mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 331mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Folate | 78µg | 80µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)