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Pastry vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pastry and French fries

  • Pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, yet French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pastry covers your daily Selenium needs 42% more than French fries.
  • Pastry contains 7 times more Vitamin B2 than French fries. While Pastry contains 0.283mg of Vitamin B2, French fries contain only 0.039mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in French fries are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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 Iron +216%
Contains more Manganese +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +2588.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +849.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.124
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Iron +216%
Contains more Manganese +97.6%
Contains more Selenium +2588.9%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.3%
Contains more Potassium +849.2%
Contains less Sodium -15.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Equal in Copper - 0.124

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1671.4%
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 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin K +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1671.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +112.8%
Contains more Fats +158.7%
Contains more Water +353.5%
Contains more Other +85%
Equal in Carbs - 41.44
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +112.8%
Contains more Fats +158.7%
Contains more Water +353.5%
Contains more Other +85%
Equal in Carbs - 41.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +261.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry French fries Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 37.64g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 3.43g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 14.73g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 41.44g Pastry
Calories 551kcal 312kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.5g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 10mg 18mg French fries
Iron 2.56mg 0.81mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 60mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 61mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 249mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.53mg 0.5mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.488mg 0.247mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 0.9µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.17mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.039mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.004mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 78µg 30µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 11.2µg 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
Trans Fat 0.06g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 5.969g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.307g)
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 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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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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.