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Potato salad vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato salad and Pastry

  • 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.

The food types used in this comparison are Potato salad, home-prepared and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 Calcium +90%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +71%
Contains more Manganese +383.2%
Contains more Selenium +490.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.114
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains more Iron +293.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains less Sodium -52.9%
Contains more Zinc +71%
Contains more Manganese +383.2%
Contains more Selenium +490.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Copper - 0.114

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.
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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.3%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +15600%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +416.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +371.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +368.3%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +794.1%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Protein +172.4%
Contains more Fats +364.6%
Contains more Carbs +303.8%
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +794.1%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Protein +172.4%
Contains more Fats +364.6%
Contains more Carbs +303.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +770.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31%
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +770.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 9.87g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 2.68g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 8.2g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 11.17g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 143kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 19mg 10mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 52mg 60mg Pastry
Potassium 254mg 61mg Potato salad
Sodium 529mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.31mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.118mg 0.114mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.101mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 4.1µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 157IU 1IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.021mg Potato salad
Folate 7µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.116mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.202mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.171mg 0.142mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.172mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.062mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 68mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 1.429g 9.643g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
14%
Potato salad
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.214g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
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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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.
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/nutrients
  2. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.