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Angel food cake vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Angel food cake and Pastry

  • Angel food cake has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, however, Pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 48% more than Angel food cake.
  • Angel food cake has 14 times more Calcium than Pastry. While Angel food cake has 140mg of Calcium, Pastry has only 10mg.
  • Pastry has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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 +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Iron +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +657.1%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Iron +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +657.1%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.5%

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 B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Folate +122.9%
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% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
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 B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Folate +122.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +290.6%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +4662.5%
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 +28.2%
Contains more Water +290.6%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +4662.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30318.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1233.5%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30318.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1233.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 43.6g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 0.8g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 57.8g 45.1g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 140mg 10mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 324mg 60mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 61mg Angel food cake
Sodium 749mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.07mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.078mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.085mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 7.3µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.283mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.021mg Angel food cake
Folate 35µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.248mg 0.196mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.272mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.364mg 0.142mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.129mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.354mg 0.308mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.156mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 0.121g 9.643g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake 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
17%
Angel food cake
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.522g)
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 ($)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.