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Puff pastry vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Puff pastry and Basil

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Basil is higher in Vitamin K, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, and Calcium.
  • Basil covers your daily Vitamin K needs 332% more than Puff pastry.
  • Basil contains 134 times less Saturated Fat than Puff pastry. Puff pastry contains 5.502g of Saturated Fat, while Basil contains 0.041g.

Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Basil, fresh.

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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 Selenium +8066.7%
Contains more Calcium +1670%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +375.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +234.8%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Contains more Selenium +8066.7%
Contains more Calcium +1670%
Contains more Iron +21.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +375.8%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +234.8%
Contains more Manganese +131.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 56

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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Basil
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +527400%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715.8%
Contains more Folate +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2444.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +239.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +527400%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715.8%
Contains more Folate +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +2444.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Fats +5915.6%
Contains more Carbs +1624.5%
Contains more Water +1144.1%
Contains more Other +50%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +134.9%
Contains more Fats +5915.6%
Contains more Carbs +1624.5%
Contains more Water +1144.1%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9931.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5614.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9931.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5614.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Basil Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 1.05g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 3.15g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 0.64g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 2.65g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 23kcal Puff pastry
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.75g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Basil
Calcium 10mg 177mg Basil
Iron 2.6mg 3.17mg Basil
Magnesium 16mg 64mg Basil
Phosphorus 60mg 56mg Puff pastry
Potassium 62mg 295mg Basil
Sodium 253mg 4mg Basil
Zinc 0.54mg 0.81mg Basil
Copper 0.115mg 0.385mg Basil
Manganese 0.495mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 24.5µg 0.3µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 0mg 18mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.034mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.076mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.902mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.209mg Basil
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.155mg Basil
Folate 55µg 68µg Basil
Vitamin K 16.3µg 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.039mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.104mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.104mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.191mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.11mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg 0.036mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.13mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.127mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 0.051mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 0.041g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 0.088g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.389g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Basil
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
26%
Puff pastry
131%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
57%
Basil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.461g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Basil
Basil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/nutrients
  2. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.