Pastry vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pastry and potato salad
- Potato salad contains less selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese than pastry.
- Pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 41% higher.
- Potato salad contains 11 times less folate than pastry. Pastry contains 78µg of folate, while potato salad contains 7µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in potato salad is lower.
- Potato salad has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato salad is 45, while the glycemic index of pastry is 59.
The food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Potato salad, home-prepared.
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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 IronIron | +293.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +383.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +490.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +316.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +416.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +371.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +368.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1014.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +571.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
2.68 g
Fats:
8.2 g
Carbs:
11.17 g
Water:
76 g
Other:
1.95 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +364.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +303.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +794.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.737 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +770.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 2.48g | 48% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 8.2g | 46% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 4.1µg | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 1.429g | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.077mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 0.65mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 68mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.89mg | 20% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 143kcal | 20% |
| Folate | 78µg | 7µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.06mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.101mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 249mg | 529mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.534mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 11.17g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 2.68g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 3.737g | 8% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 254mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 9.87g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.118mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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