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Toffee vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Toffee and Pastry

  • Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Toffee covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 55% more than Pastry.
  • Pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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.
Toffee
2
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8
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Iron +8433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +3700%
Contains more Manganese +24300%
Contains more Selenium +2925%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +240%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Iron +8433.3%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.5%
Contains more Potassium +19.6%
Contains more Zinc +341.7%
Contains more Copper +3700%
Contains more Manganese +24300%
Contains more Selenium +2925%

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.
Toffee
5
:
6
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +115100%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
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% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +115100%
Contains more Vitamin E +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14272.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +3800%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
1
:
4
Pastry
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Protein +582.2%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +1445.5%
Equal in Other - 1
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Protein +582.2%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +1445.5%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Toffee
0
:
3
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Toffee Pastry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Toffee Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 64.72g 43.6g Toffee
Protein 1.07g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 32.75g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 64.72g 45.1g Toffee
Calories 560kcal 551kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 34mg 10mg Toffee
Iron 0.03mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 4mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 32mg 60mg Pastry
Potassium 51mg 61mg Pastry
Sodium 135mg 249mg Toffee
Zinc 0.12mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.003mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.002mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 0.8µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1152IU 1IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 319µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.54mg Toffee
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.068mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.029mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.134mg 0mg Toffee
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.021mg Pastry
Folate 2µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Toffee
Vitamin K 2.8µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 104mg 0mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.674g Pastry
Saturated Fat 20.565g 9.643g Pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.964g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.222g 4.894g Pastry
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Toffee Pastry
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
12%
Toffee
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Toffee
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.73g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.922g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/nutrients
  2. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.