Puff pastry vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Puff pastry and Pie crust
- Puff pastry has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, while Pie crust has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Calcium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Pie crust covers your daily need of Sodium 22% more than Puff pastry.
- Puff pastry contains 2 times more Manganese than Pie crust. While Puff pastry contains 0.495mg of Manganese, Pie crust contains only 0.315mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Puff pastry is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.
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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 IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +510% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +236.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +89.1% |
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:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.9g
~equal in
Water
~7.6g
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
7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +460.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +102.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 558kcal | 518kcal |
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| Protein | 7.4g | 6.9g |
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| Fats | 38.5g | 31.4g |
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| Net carbs | 44.2g | 52.1g |
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| Carbs | 45.7g | 52.1g |
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| Magnesium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 61mg |
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| Potassium | 62mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 2.6mg | 2.22mg |
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| Sugar | 0.75g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.075mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 60mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 253mg | 753mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.55mg |
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| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.315mg |
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| Selenium | 24.5µg | 22.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 2.727mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.268mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin K | 16.3µg |
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| Folate | 55µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 6.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.502g | 7.974g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.828g | 17.887g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 3.968g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.08mg |
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| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.255mg |
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| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.476mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.133mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.121mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.339mg |
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| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.289mg |
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| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.146mg |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.472g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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