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 for 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.
- Puff pastry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of puff pastry is 56, while the glycemic index of crouton is 72.
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 SodiumSodium | -63.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +93.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +660% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
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:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +483.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +188.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1646.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 1.273g | 140% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 6.6g | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.623mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 37.5µg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 4.08mg | 19% |
| Folate | 55µg | 132µg | 19% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 698mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 1.51g | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 14% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 3.059g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.1g | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 5.439mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 73.5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.429mg | 9% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 11.9g | 9% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 407kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 115mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 76mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.163mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 31mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.89mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 124mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.272mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 68.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.75g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.586mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.255mg | 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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crouton is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.992g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.