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Pastry vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and shallot

  • Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin K, and folate, yet shallot is richer in vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pastry is 48% higher.
  • Pastry contains 21 times more vitamin B3 than shallot. Pastry contains 4.168mg of vitamin B3, while shallot contains 0.2mg.
  • Shallot contains less saturated fat.
  • Shallot has a lower glycemic index than pastry.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Shallots, raw.

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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 15% 11% 29% 45% 29% 11% 26% 1.6% 38% 6.5%
Contains more IronIron +113.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1916.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +447.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~60mg

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% 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 27% 0% 0.8% 0% 15% 4.6% 3.8% 17% 80% 0% 2% 26% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +563.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1315%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1984%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1912.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1542.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +192%
Contains more FatsFats +38000%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25%
Contains more WaterWater +838.8%

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
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +154164.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12448.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Shallot DV% diff.
Fats 38.1g 0.1g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 0.014g 54%
Saturated fat 9.643g 0.017g 44%
Selenium 24.2µg 1.2µg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.039g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.06mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.345mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.2mg 25%
Calories 551kcal 72kcal 24%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.02mg 20%
Iron 2.56mg 1.2mg 17%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0.8µg 13%
Folate 78µg 34µg 11%
Sodium 249mg 12mg 10%
Protein 7.3g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Carbs 45.1g 16.8g 9%
Manganese 0.488mg 0.292mg 9%
Potassium 61mg 334mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 3.2g 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.29mg 6%
Copper 0.114mg 0.088mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.04mg 3%
Magnesium 16mg 21mg 1%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.4mg 1%
Choline 6.4mg 11.3mg 1%
Net carbs 43.6g 13.6g N/A
Sugar 0.74g 7.87g N/A
Phosphorus 60mg 60mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.098mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.106mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 0.149mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.125mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.027mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.043mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Shallot
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
14%
Shallot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
21%
Shallot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.626g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry 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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.