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Puff pastry vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Puff pastry and Pizza

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Pizza is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Pizza covers your daily Phosphorus needs 22% more than Puff pastry.
  • Pizza has 2 times less Vitamin K than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 16.3µg of Vitamin K, while Pizza has 6.7µg.
  • Puff pastry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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 Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.1%
Contains more Calcium +1780%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Copper - 0.105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains less Sodium -57.7%
Contains more Manganese +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +23.1%
Contains more Calcium +1780%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +148.1%
Equal in Iron - 2.48
Equal in Copper - 0.105

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.
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Pizza
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +35700%
Contains more Vitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +35700%
Contains more Vitamin E +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.1%
Contains more Folate +69.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.825

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +297.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Water +483.4%
Contains more Other +142%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Fats +297.3%
Contains more Carbs +37.1%
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Water +483.4%
Contains more Other +142%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1222.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +238.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1222.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.8%

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 Pizza
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 31.03g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 38.5g 9.69g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 33.33g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 266kcal Puff pastry
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 0.75g 3.58g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Pizza
Calcium 10mg 188mg Pizza
Iron 2.6mg 2.48mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Pizza
Phosphorus 60mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 62mg 172mg Pizza
Sodium 253mg 598mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.115mg 0.105mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.36mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 19.9µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.195mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.08mg Pizza
Folate 55µg 93µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 16.3µg 6.7µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 0.514mg 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.144mg 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.131mg 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.312mg 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.158mg 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.241g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 4.465g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 2.608g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 1.681g Puff pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
Puff pastry
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.037g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza 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.

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.