Puff pastry vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are puff pastry and fast food different?
- Puff pastry is richer in vitamin K and selenium, while fast food is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Fast food covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 37% more than puff pastry.
- Puff pastry contains 3 times more vitamin K than fast food. Puff pastry contains 16.3µg of vitamin K, while fast food contains 4.9µg.
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types were 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 less SodiumSodium | -23.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +520% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +217.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +366.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +123.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1015.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +454.8% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +220.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +123.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +419.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52% |
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1223.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.3% |
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 | 1.68g | 137% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 12.01g | 41% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.89µg | 37% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 2.52mg | 18% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 16.52g | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.212mg | 15% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 297kcal | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 134mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.53mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 5.617mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 4.835g | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 4.9µg | 10% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 20.3µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.363mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 3.06mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Folate | 55µg | 80µg | 6% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 34.4mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 4.493g | 5% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 31.5g | 5% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 197mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 331mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.317mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.121mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.46mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 1.13mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.009g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)