Pastry vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pastry and White Bread?
- Pastry is richer in Vitamin K, while White Bread is higher in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Pastry's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 45% higher.
- White Bread has 81 times less Vitamin K than Pastry. Pastry has 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while White Bread has 0.2µg.
- White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat.
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types in this comparison.
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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 CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.3% |
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 E Vitamin E | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.1% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1044.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +328.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98% |
~equal in
Carbs
~49.42g
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
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +3505.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.8% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 551kcal | 266kcal |
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| Protein | 7.3g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 38.1g | 3.33g |
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| Net carbs | 43.6g | 46.72g |
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| Carbs | 45.1g | 49.42g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 144mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 126mg |
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| Iron | 2.56mg | 3.61mg |
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| Sugar | 0.74g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.101mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 37.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 249mg | 490mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.22mg |
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| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 24.2µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 78µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.027g |
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| Choline | 6.4mg | 14.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 9.643g | 0.698g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 21.597g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 1.602g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.196mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.272mg |
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| Leucine | 0.508mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.129mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg |
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| Valine | 0.308mg |
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| Histidine | 0.156mg |
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| Fructose | 2.43g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.945g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)