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Pastry vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pastry and Puff pastry different?

  • Pastry is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Puff pastry is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 21% more than Puff pastry.
  • Pastry contains 2 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Puff pastry. Pastry contains 21.597g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Puff pastry contains 8.828g.
  • Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Potassium - 62
Equal in Sodium - 253
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Equal in Manganese - 0.495
Equal in Selenium - 24.5
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Equal in Calcium - 10
Equal in Iron - 2.6
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Phosphorus - 60
Equal in Potassium - 62
Equal in Sodium - 253
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Copper - 0.115
Equal in Manganese - 0.495
Equal in Selenium - 24.5

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 B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +41.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.019
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.3
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.5%
Contains more Folate +41.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 1
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.8
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.019
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Fats - 38.5
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
Equal in Other - 1
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +14.9%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Equal in Fats - 38.5
Equal in Carbs - 45.7
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.2%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 7.3g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 38.1g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.1g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 551kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.74g 0.75g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Iron 2.56mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 16mg
Phosphorus 60mg 60mg
Potassium 61mg 62mg Puff pastry
Sodium 249mg 253mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 1IU
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.323mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.258mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 3.8mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.019mg Pastry
Folate 78µg 55µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.129mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 5.502g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 8.828g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.