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Pastry vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastry and Macadamia different?

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, and Folate, while Macadamia is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 158% more than Pastry.
  • Pastry contains 7 times more Folate than Macadamia. Pastry contains 78µg of Folate, while Macadamia contains 11µg.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Selenium +572.2%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +503.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +145.3%
Contains more Copper +563.2%
Contains more Manganese +746.5%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Selenium +572.2%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +44.1%
Contains more Magnesium +712.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +213.3%
Contains more Potassium +503.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Zinc +145.3%
Contains more Copper +563.2%
Contains more Manganese +746.5%

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 B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Folate +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1209.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
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% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.5%
Contains more Folate +609.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1209.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +226.3%
Contains more Water +525%
Contains more Fats +98.9%
Contains more Other +14%
Equal in Protein - 7.91
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +226.3%
Contains more Water +525%
Contains more Fats +98.9%
Contains more Other +14%
Equal in Protein - 7.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.6%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +225.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 5.22g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 7.91g Macadamia
Fats 38.1g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 45.1g 13.82g Pastry
Calories 551kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 0.74g 4.57g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 10mg 85mg Macadamia
Iron 2.56mg 3.69mg Macadamia
Magnesium 16mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 60mg 188mg Macadamia
Potassium 61mg 368mg Macadamia
Sodium 249mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 0.53mg 1.3mg Macadamia
Copper 0.114mg 0.756mg Macadamia
Manganese 0.488mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 24.2µg 3.6µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.54mg
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.162mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 2.473mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.758mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 78µg 11µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.067mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.37mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.314mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.508mg 0.602mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.142mg 0.018mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg 0.023mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.665mg Macadamia
Valine 0.308mg 0.363mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.156mg 0.195mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 9.643g 12.061g Pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.502g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.418g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.