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Pastry vs. Pot roast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pastry and pot roast

  • Pastry has more vitamin B1, manganese, folate, and vitamin K; however, pot roast is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, choline, and phosphorus.
  • Pot roast covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 89% more than pastry.
  • Pot roast has 49 times less Manganese than pastry. Pastry has 0.488mg of Manganese, while pot roast has 0.01mg.
  • Pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pastry is 59, while the glycemic index of pot roast is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Beef, chuck, arm pot roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, braised.

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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 14% 4.8% 20% 91% 33% 182% 75% 6.1% 1.3% 147%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4780%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +278.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1156.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +190%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.6%
~equal in Iron ~2.42mg

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% 0.06% 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% 10% 6% 15% 39% 77% 34% 65% 266% 4.5% 6.8% 60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +794.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1621.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.51mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.105mg

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
29% 19% 52%
Protein: 28.94 g
Fats: 19.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.9 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +98.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-10100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +296.4%
Contains more WaterWater +510.6%

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
46% 50% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.175 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.708 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +164.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +591.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Pot roast Opinion
Calories 551kcal 297kcal Pastry
Protein 7.3g 28.94g Pot roast
Fats 38.1g 19.17g Pastry
Net carbs 43.6g 0g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 0g Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Pastry
Vitamin D 8IU Pot roast
Magnesium 16mg 19mg Pot roast
Calcium 10mg 16mg Pot roast
Potassium 61mg 231mg Pot roast
Iron 2.56mg 2.42mg Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 0g Pot roast
Fiber 1.5g 0g Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.099mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 6.66mg Pot roast
Phosphorus 60mg 174mg Pot roast
Sodium 249mg 47mg Pot roast
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.51mg Pastry
Vitamin D 0.2µg Pot roast
Manganese 0.488mg 0.01mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 27µg Pot roast
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.059mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.171mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 4.105mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.571mg Pot roast
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.283mg Pot roast
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.13µg Pot roast
Vitamin K 16.1µg 1.8µg Pastry
Folate 78µg 9µg Pastry
Choline 6.4mg 110.2mg Pot roast
Saturated Fat 9.643g 7.548g Pot roast
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 8.175g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.708g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.19mg Pot roast
Threonine 0.196mg 1.156mg Pot roast
Isoleucine 0.272mg 1.317mg Pot roast
Leucine 0.508mg 2.302mg Pot roast
Lysine 0.142mg 2.446mg Pot roast
Methionine 0.129mg 0.754mg Pot roast
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 1.143mg Pot roast
Valine 0.308mg 1.436mg Pot roast
Histidine 0.156mg 0.924mg Pot roast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Pot roast
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
45%
Pot roast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
57%
Pot roast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pot roast
Pot roast contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.095g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pot roast
Pot roast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
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. Pot roast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170213/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.