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Puff pastry vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between puff pastry and scallion

  • Puff pastry has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, iron, and vitamin B2; however, scallion is richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 159% more.
  • Puff pastry contains 172 times more saturated fat than scallion. Puff pastry contains 5.502g of saturated fat, while scallion contains 0.032g.
  • Puff pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of puff pastry is 56, while the glycemic index of scallion is 32.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 22% 24% 56% 28% 11% 16% 2.1% 21% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +75.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +209.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3983.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +345.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 63% 17% 11% 0% 14% 18% 9.8% 4.5% 14% 0% 518% 48% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +487.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1169.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.55mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~5.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.4%
Contains more FatsFats +20163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +522.6%
Contains more OtherOther +23.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1113.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.074 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32596.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29937.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Scallion
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Scallion DV% diff.
Vitamin K 16.3µg 207µg 159%
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.074g 148%
Fats 38.5g 0.19g 59%
Selenium 24.5µg 0.6µg 43%
Calories 558kcal 32kcal 26%
Saturated fat 5.502g 0.032g 25%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 0.027g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.055mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.525mg 20%
Manganese 0.495mg 0.16mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.08mg 14%
Iron 2.6mg 1.48mg 14%
Carbs 45.7g 7.34g 13%
Protein 7.4g 1.83g 11%
Sodium 253mg 16mg 10%
Potassium 62mg 276mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Calcium 10mg 72mg 6%
Fiber 1.5g 2.6g 4%
Copper 0.115mg 0.083mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.061mg 3%
Phosphorus 60mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.075mg 2%
Folate 55µg 64µg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 20mg 1%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.39mg 1%
Net carbs 44.2g 4.74g N/A
Sugar 0.75g 2.33g N/A
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.55mg 0%
Choline 6.2mg 5.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0.072mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.077mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0.109mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0.091mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.059mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 0.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 0.032mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Scallion
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Puff pastry
55%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 237mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry 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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.