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Puff pastry vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between puff pastry and chocolate brownie

  • Puff pastry has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and iron; however, chocolate brownie is higher in copper, vitamin A, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Chocolate brownie covers your daily copper needs 30% more than puff pastry.
  • Chocolate brownie contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than puff pastry. Puff pastry contains 3.8mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate brownie contains 0.982mg.
  • Puff pastry has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of puff pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe.

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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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more IronIron +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +231.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +470%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +183.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +237.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.6%

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.
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% 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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +89.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +394.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +32.3%
Contains more WaterWater +70.3%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
~equal in Carbs ~50.2g

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.8%

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 Chocolate brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 9.412g 85%
Copper 0.115mg 0.388mg 30%
Selenium 24.5µg 11.5µg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 176µg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.982mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.141mg 15%
Fats 38.5g 29.1g 14%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14%
Phosphorus 60mg 132mg 10%
Iron 2.6mg 1.84mg 10%
Magnesium 16mg 53mg 9%
Saturated fat 5.502g 7.319g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Folate 55µg 29µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.328mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.094mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 10.839g 5%
Calories 558kcal 466kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.19mg 5%
Calcium 10mg 57mg 5%
Manganese 0.495mg 0.587mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Sodium 253mg 343mg 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.97mg 4%
Potassium 62mg 176mg 3%
Carbs 45.7g 50.2g 2%
Protein 7.4g 6.2g 2%
Choline 6.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 44.2g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 0.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/nutrients
  2. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.