White bread vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between white bread and pastry?
- White bread is richer in calcium, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while pastry is higher in vitamin K.
- Pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 45% higher.
- Pastry is lower in sodium.
- White bread has a higher glycemic index (73) than pastry (59).
We used Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1340% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +63.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -49.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +314.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7950% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
Other:
1.98 g
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +328.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1044.1% |
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Carbs
~45.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.698 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3505.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +205.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 3.33g | 38.1g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.599g | 21.597g | 52% |
| Saturated fat | 0.698g | 9.643g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 4.894g | 22% |
| Starch | 37.17g | 15% | |
| Calories | 266kcal | 551kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 10mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 16.1µg | 13% |
| Iron | 3.61mg | 2.56mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.533mg | 0.398mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 249mg | 10% |
| Folate | 111µg | 78µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087mg | 0.021mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 22µg | 24.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.78mg | 4.168mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.43g | 3% | |
| Protein | 8.85g | 7.3g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.243mg | 0.283mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.536mg | 0.488mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.54mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 49.42g | 45.1g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.114mg | 1% |
| Choline | 14.6mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.72g | 43.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.67g | 0.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
White bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.945g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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 ($)