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Puff pastry vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between puff pastry and provolone?

  • Puff pastry is richer in iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, yet provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2 and zinc.
  • Provolone's daily need coverage for calcium is 75% higher.
  • Puff pastry has 24 times more vitamin B3 than provolone. Puff pastry has 3.8mg of vitamin B3, while provolone has 0.156mg.
  • Puff pastry contains less saturated fat.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than puff pastry.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cheese, provolone 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.
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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more CopperCopper +342.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7460%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +122.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +498.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +726.7%

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 0% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2335.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +640.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +450%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +148.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +44.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2035.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +245.7%
Contains more WaterWater +453.4%
Contains more OtherOther +371%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2790.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Provolone DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.769g 143%
Calcium 10mg 756mg 75%
Phosphorus 60mg 496mg 62%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Saturated fat 5.502g 17.078g 53%
Protein 7.4g 25.58g 36%
Sodium 253mg 876mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Iron 2.6mg 0.52mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.019mg 25%
Zinc 0.54mg 3.23mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.156mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Manganese 0.495mg 0.01mg 21%
Fats 38.5g 26.62g 18%
Selenium 24.5µg 14.5µg 18%
Carbs 45.7g 2.14g 15%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 2.2µg 12%
Folate 55µg 10µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.476mg 10%
Calories 558kcal 351kcal 10%
Copper 0.115mg 0.026mg 10%
Fiber 1.5g 0g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.321mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 7.393g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.073mg 4%
Magnesium 16mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 62mg 138mg 2%
Choline 6.2mg 15.4mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.23mg 2%
Net carbs 44.2g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0.75g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.576g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.