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Pastry vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastry and White chocolate

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate, yet White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from White chocolate is 49% higher.
  • Pastry contains 61 times more Manganese than White chocolate. Pastry contains 0.488mg of Manganese, while White chocolate contains 0.008mg.
  • Pastry contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Candies, white chocolate.

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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 Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +437.8%
Contains more Calcium +1890%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
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 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +437.8%
Contains more Calcium +1890%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%

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 +531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.5%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.282
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 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.5%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.282

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Water +553.8%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +50%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Water +553.8%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +383.1%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +383.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry White chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 59.04g White chocolate
Protein 7.3g 5.87g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 32.09g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 59.24g White chocolate
Calories 551kcal 539kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 59g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 0.2g Pastry
Calcium 10mg 199mg White chocolate
Iron 2.56mg 0.24mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 176mg White chocolate
Potassium 61mg 286mg White chocolate
Sodium 249mg 90mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.53mg 0.74mg White chocolate
Copper 0.114mg 0.06mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.008mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 4.5µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 30IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.96mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.063mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.282mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.745mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.608mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.056mg White chocolate
Folate 78µg 7µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 16.1µg 9.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 19.412g Pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 9.097g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.013g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry White chocolate
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
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.