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Chocolate cake vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chocolate cake and Puff pastry

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Copper, and Vitamin B12, however, Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, and Folate.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 23% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 +500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +125.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Manganese +76.8%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +125.8%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +80%
Contains more Iron +61.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Manganese +76.8%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%

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 +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Folate +103.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +234.2%
Contains more Folate +103.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Water +229.7%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +155%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 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 Carbs +16.8%
Contains more Water +229.7%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +155%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.502
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +705.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.502

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 44.2g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 15.1g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 53.4g 45.7g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 1.5g Chocolate cake
Calcium 60mg 10mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.61mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 140mg 62mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 315mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.69mg 0.54mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.115mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 11.9µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 140IU 1IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.019mg Chocolate cake
Folate 27µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.202mg 0.198mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.407mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.268mg 0.144mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.283mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.12mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.43g 5.502g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake 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
15%
Chocolate cake
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.