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Cheesecake vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheesecake and Puff pastry different?

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5, while Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Puff pastry covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Cheesecake.

Cheesecake commercially prepared and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types were used in this article.

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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 +410%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Iron +312.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Copper +475%
Contains more Manganese +253.6%
Contains more Selenium +371.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +410%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Iron +312.7%
Contains more Magnesium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -42.2%
Contains more Copper +475%
Contains more Manganese +253.6%
Contains more Selenium +371.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.54

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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Contains more Vitamin A +54600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1848.7%
Contains more Folate +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +270.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +54600%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1053.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1848.7%
Contains more Folate +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +270.5%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.55

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +516.2%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Fats +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +516.2%
Contains more Protein +34.5%
Contains more Fats +71.1%
Contains more Carbs +79.2%
Contains more Other +11.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.828
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1287.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.828

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 5.5g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 22.5g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 25.5g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 321kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 21.8g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 0.4g 1.5g Puff pastry
Calcium 51mg 10mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 11mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 93mg 60mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 62mg Cheesecake
Sodium 438mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.51mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.02mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.14mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 5.2µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 547IU 1IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.55mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.019mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.222mg 0.198mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.275mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.372mg 0.144mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.131mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.314mg 0.312mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 9.921g 5.502g Puff pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheesecake Puff 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%
Cheesecake
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.419g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.