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Puff pastry vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Puff pastry and Wheat gluten

  • Puff pastry has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Vitamin K, while Wheat gluten has more Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Iron 33% more than Puff pastry.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Wheat gluten is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Calcium +1320%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +62%
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Calcium +1320%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +333.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +58.3%
Contains more Selenium +62%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1981.1%
Contains more Carbs +231.4%
Contains more Protein +915.7%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Equal in Other - 1
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +1981.1%
Contains more Carbs +231.4%
Contains more Protein +915.7%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5559%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2644.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5559%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2644.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 13.19g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 38.5g 1.85g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 13.79g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 370kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 1.5g 0.6g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 2.6mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 60mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 62mg 100mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 253mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.54mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.115mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0mg Puff pastry
Folate 55µg 0µg Puff pastry
Vitamin K 16.3µg 0µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 0.156g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 0.81g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.23g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.