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White chocolate vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White chocolate and Pastry

  • White chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Phosphorus, yet Pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from White chocolate is 49% higher.
  • Pastry contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, white chocolate 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.
Contains more Calcium +1890%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +437.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 60% 9% 9% 76% 26% 12% 21% 20% 2% 25%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1890%
Contains more Phosphorus +193.3%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Iron +966.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +6000%
Contains more Selenium +437.8%

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.5%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 20% 0% 2% 16% 66% 14% 37% 13% 6% 70% 23%
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 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin E +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +531.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.5%
Contains more Folate +1014.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +76.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.283

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Water +553.8%
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 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 +31.4%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +24.4%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Water +553.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +383.1%
66% 31% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.013 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +383.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White chocolate 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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White chocolate Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 59.04g 43.6g White chocolate
Protein 5.87g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 32.09g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 59.24g 45.1g White chocolate
Calories 539kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 59g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0.2g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 199mg 10mg White chocolate
Iron 0.24mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 176mg 60mg White chocolate
Potassium 286mg 61mg White chocolate
Sodium 90mg 249mg White chocolate
Zinc 0.74mg 0.53mg White chocolate
Copper 0.06mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.008mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 4.5µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 30IU 1IU White chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin E 0.96mg 0.54mg White chocolate
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.282mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.608mg 0mg White chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.021mg White chocolate
Folate 7µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.56µg 0µg White chocolate
Vitamin K 9.1µg 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 21mg 0mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 19.412g 9.643g Pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 9.097g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.013g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White chocolate 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
22%
White chocolate
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
White chocolate
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White chocolate
White chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White chocolate
White chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.26g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.769g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.