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Puff pastry vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Puff pastry and Yolk?

  • Puff pastry is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Yolk is richer in Choline, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B6.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Puff pastry has 158 times more Vitamin B3 than Yolk. Puff pastry has 3.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Yolk has 0.024mg.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Calcium +1190%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +325.9%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.73
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 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Calcium +1190%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +75.8%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Zinc +325.9%
Contains more Selenium +128.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.73

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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Yolk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15733.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +144100%
Contains more Vitamin E +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1742.1%
Contains more Folate +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15733.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2228.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +144100%
Contains more Vitamin E +369.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1742.1%
Contains more Folate +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +45.1%
Contains more Carbs +1173%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Water +606.9%
Contains more Other +70%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Fats +45.1%
Contains more Carbs +1173%
Contains more Protein +114.3%
Contains more Water +606.9%
Contains more Other +70%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +428.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Yolk Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 3.59g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 15.86g Yolk
Fats 38.5g 26.54g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 3.59g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 322kcal Puff pastry
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.75g 0.56g Yolk
Fiber 1.5g 0g Puff pastry
Calcium 10mg 129mg Yolk
Iron 2.6mg 2.73mg Yolk
Magnesium 16mg 5mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 390mg Yolk
Potassium 62mg 109mg Yolk
Sodium 253mg 48mg Yolk
Zinc 0.54mg 2.3mg Yolk
Copper 0.115mg 0.077mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.055mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 56µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1IU 1442IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 381µg Yolk
Vitamin E 0.55mg 2.58mg Yolk
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU Yolk
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.176mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.528mg Yolk
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.024mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 2.99mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.35mg Yolk
Folate 55µg 146µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg Yolk
Vitamin K 16.3µg 0.7µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.177mg Yolk
Threonine 0.198mg 0.687mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.866mg Yolk
Leucine 0.514mg 1.399mg Yolk
Lysine 0.144mg 1.217mg Yolk
Methionine 0.131mg 0.378mg Yolk
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.681mg Yolk
Valine 0.312mg 0.949mg Yolk
Histidine 0.158mg 0.416mg Yolk
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 9.551g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.114g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 11.738g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 4.204g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Yolk
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
90%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 205mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.049g)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.