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Pastry vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and millet flour

  • Pastry is richer in vitamin B2, yet millet flour is richer in copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for millet flour is 47% higher.
  • Pastry contains 18 times more saturated fat than millet flour. Pastry contains 9.643g of saturated fat, while millet flour contains 0.536g.
  • Pastry has a lower glycemic index than millet flour.

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

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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +643.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +267.2%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +369.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +396.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.1%

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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1912.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +85.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1671.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.413mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +796.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
~equal in Water ~8.67g

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2237.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Millet flour DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 0.924g 52%
Fats 38.1g 4.25g 52%
Copper 0.114mg 0.535mg 47%
Saturated fat 9.643g 0.536g 41%
Phosphorus 60mg 285mg 32%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.372mg 27%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.267mg 25%
Magnesium 16mg 119mg 25%
Manganese 0.488mg 1.002mg 22%
Zinc 0.53mg 2.63mg 19%
Iron 2.56mg 3.94mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.073mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 2.618g 15%
Selenium 24.2µg 32.7µg 15%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0.8µg 13%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 6.02mg 12%
Sodium 249mg 4mg 11%
Carbs 45.1g 75.12g 10%
Folate 78µg 42µg 9%
Calories 551kcal 382kcal 8%
Fiber 1.5g 3.5g 8%
Protein 7.3g 10.75g 7%
Potassium 61mg 224mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.11mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.413mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 1%
Net carbs 43.6g 71.62g N/A
Calcium 10mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 0.74g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.257mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.107g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.