Puff pastry vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between puff pastry and nutmeg?
- Puff pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Nutmeg's daily need coverage for manganese is 105% higher.
- Puff pastry has 15 times more selenium than nutmeg. Puff pastry has 24.5µg of selenium, while nutmeg has 1.6µg.
- Puff pastry contains less saturated fat.
- Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than puff pastry.
We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +1431.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1043.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1740% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +464.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +793% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +298.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +485.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +352.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +742.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +38.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +41.9% |
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:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +133% |
~equal in
Fats
~36.31g
~equal in
Carbs
~49.29g
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
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +174.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6250.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 0.35g | 146% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 2.9mg | 105% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 1.027mg | 101% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 25.94g | 93% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 20.8g | 77% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 1.6µg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 183mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 213mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 184mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.299mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 2.15mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 3.22g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.16mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 16mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 350mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 3.04mg | 6% |
| Folate | 55µg | 76µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 36.31g | 3% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 5.84g | 3% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 525kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.346mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 49.29g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 2.99g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0% |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.438g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg 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.