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Pastry vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pastry and Pasta

  • Pastry has more Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pasta has more Vitamin B12.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 47% higher.
  • Pasta contains 174 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Pastry. Pastry contains 21.597g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pasta contains 0.124g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pasta is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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
6
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4
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +124.6%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Zinc - 0.56
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +124.6%
Contains more Potassium +154.2%
Contains more Copper +22.6%
Contains more Manganese +117.9%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 63
Equal in Zinc - 0.56

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
6
:
4
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.2%
Contains more Folate +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +320.2%
Contains more Folate +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
4
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Fats +3528.6%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Contains more Water +706.6%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +41.7%
Contains more Fats +3528.6%
Contains more Carbs +80.9%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Contains more Water +706.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
:
1
Pasta
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17316.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17316.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1040.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 24.93g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 5.15g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 1.05g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 24.93g Pastry
Calories 551kcal 131kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Pasta
Fiber 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 6mg Pastry
Iron 2.56mg 1.14mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Pasta
Phosphorus 60mg 63mg Pasta
Potassium 61mg 24mg Pastry
Sodium 249mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 0.53mg 0.56mg Pasta
Copper 0.114mg 0.093mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.224mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 20IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.209mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.15mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.992mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.183mg Pasta
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.034mg Pasta
Folate 78µg 64µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.065mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.134mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.197mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.348mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.097mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg 0.079mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.247mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.217mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.103mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0.15g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0.124g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.429g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.