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Pastry vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and mackerel

  • Pastry is richer in manganese and vitamin B1, yet mackerel is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 792% higher.
  • Pastry contains 24 times more manganese than mackerel. Pastry contains 0.488mg of manganese, while mackerel contains 0.02mg.
  • Mackerel contains less saturated fat.
  • Mackerel has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Contains more IronIron +63.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2340%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +506.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +557.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.2%

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.
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 1.3% 18% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3800%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more FatsFats +113.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.7%
Contains more WaterWater +526.7%
Contains more OtherOther +407%

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
27% 45% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +208.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg 792%
Selenium 24.2µg 51.6µg 50%
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 7.006g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.46mg 34%
Protein 7.3g 23.85g 33%
Fats 38.1g 17.81g 31%
Phosphorus 60mg 278mg 31%
Saturated fat 9.643g 4.176g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg 25%
Manganese 0.488mg 0.02mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.159mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.99mg 20%
Magnesium 16mg 97mg 19%
Folate 78µg 2µg 19%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 6.85mg 17%
Carbs 45.1g 0g 15%
Calories 551kcal 262kcal 14%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 13%
Iron 2.56mg 1.57mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.412mg 10%
Potassium 61mg 401mg 10%
Sodium 249mg 83mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 54µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 4.3g 4%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.94mg 4%
Copper 0.114mg 0.094mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 15mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.6g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.74g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 1.045mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 1.099mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 1.938mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 2.19mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.706mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.931mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 1.228mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.702mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Pastry
217%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.