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Puff pastry vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Puff pastry and Crouton

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Selenium, Folate, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus in Crouton is higher than in Puff pastry.
  • Crouton covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 25% more than Puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry contains 4 times more Saturated Fat than Crouton. While Puff pastry contains 5.502g of Saturated Fat, Crouton contains only 1.51g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Croutons, 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.
Contains less Sodium -63.8%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +53.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.5
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains less Sodium -63.8%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Iron +56.9%
Contains more Magnesium +93.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +41.7%
Contains more Selenium +53.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.5

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +140%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Other +150%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +483.3%
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Protein +60.8%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Other +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1646.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1646.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 7.4g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 38.5g 6.6g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 558kcal 407kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Crouton
Fiber 1.5g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 10mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 2.6mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 16mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 60mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 62mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 253mg 698mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.115mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.495mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 24.5µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.026mg Crouton
Folate 55µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.198mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.514mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.144mg 0.278mg Crouton
Methionine 0.131mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.312mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.158mg 0.255mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 5.502g 1.51g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 3.059g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 1.273g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Crouton
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
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.992g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.