Puff pastry vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Puff pastry and Doughnuts different?
- Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, and Manganese, however, Doughnuts are richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Folate, Vitamin B5, Choline, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Doughnuts is 29% higher.
- Puff pastry contains 2 times more Selenium than Doughnuts. While Puff pastry contains 24.5µg of Selenium, Doughnuts contain only 10.1µg.
- Puff pastry has less Sodium.
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +27.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +333.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +67.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +501.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +181.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
~equal in
Carbs
~47.06g
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
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -50.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +467.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~8.544g
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 558kcal | 434kcal |
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| Protein | 7.4g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 38.5g | 24.93g |
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| Net carbs | 44.2g | 45.36g |
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| Carbs | 45.7g | 47.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 2.6mg | 2.53mg |
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| Sugar | 0.75g | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.5mg |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 253mg | 477mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 24.5µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 92µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.502g | 11.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.828g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 3.915g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.086mg |
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| Threonine | 0.198mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.275mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg |
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| Valine | 0.312mg |
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| Histidine | 0.158mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.