Puff pastry vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between puff pastry and caramel
- Puff pastry has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, and folate; however, caramel is higher in calcium, vitamin B1,2 and vitamin B5.
- Puff pastry covers your daily selenium needs 41% more than caramel.
- Caramel contains 45 times less manganese than puff pastry. Puff pastry contains 0.495mg of manganese, while caramel contains 0.011mg.
- Caramel has less saturated fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Candies, caramels.
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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 IronIron | +1757.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +538.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1261.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
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 EVitamin E | +19.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2467.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +805.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1275% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
4.6 g
Fats:
8.1 g
Carbs:
77 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +375.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.478 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +472.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +539.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 3.478g | 125% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 8.1g | 47% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 1.8µg | 41% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 0.14mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 0.148mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.011mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.103mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 1.542g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 2.476g | 14% |
| Folate | 55µg | 4µg | 13% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 1.8µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.62mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.018mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 77g | 10% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 382kcal | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 114mg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 214mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.44mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 253mg | 245mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.285mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
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
24%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.026g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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