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Puff pastry vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between puff pastry and bread crumbs

  • The amount of vitamin B1, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, calcium, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B12 in bread crumbs is higher than in puff pastry.
  • Bread crumbs cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 54% more than puff pastry.
  • Bread crumbs have 5 times less Saturated Fat than puff pastry. Puff pastry has 5.502g of Saturated Fat, while bread crumbs have 1.203g.
  • Bread crumbs contain less saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +168.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1730%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.1%
Contains more IronIron +85.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +121.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +85.7%
~equal in Selenium ~25.2µg

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.
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% 0.06% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +147%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +199.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +536.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +626.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.5%
Contains more OtherOther +186%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +763%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +979%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.1%

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 Bread crumbs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 558kcal 395kcal Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 38.5g 5.3g Puff pastry
Net carbs 44.2g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Carbs 45.7g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Magnesium 16mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 10mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 62mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Iron 2.6mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 0.75g 6.2g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.115mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 0.54mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Starch 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 60mg 165mg Bread crumbs
Sodium 253mg 732mg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.08mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 24.5µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 16.3µg 6.6µg Puff pastry
Folate 55µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Choline 6.2mg 14.6mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 5.502g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 1.023g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 2.06g Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.198mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.514mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.144mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.131mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.312mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.158mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g Bread crumbs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Bread crumbs
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
24%
Puff pastry
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.