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Pastry vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastry and Marble cake

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin K, yet Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pastry is 39% higher.
  • Pastry contains 6 times more Vitamin K than Marble cake. Pastry contains 16.1µg of Vitamin K, while Marble cake contains 2.8µg.
  • Marble cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 Iron +58%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Manganese +251.1%
Contains more Selenium +830.8%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Manganese +251.1%
Contains more Selenium +830.8%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains more Copper +18.4%

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.
Pastry
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.6%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 46% 30% 29% 6% 6% 27% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.6%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +225.6%
Contains more Water +174.2%
Contains more Carbs +76.3%
Contains more Other +130%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +225.6%
Contains more Water +174.2%
Contains more Carbs +76.3%
Contains more Other +130%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.779 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +354.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Marble cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 76.6g Marble cake
Protein 7.3g 3.4g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 11.7g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 79.5g Marble cake
Calories 551kcal 416kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 35.71g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g Marble cake
Calcium 10mg 76mg Marble cake
Iron 2.56mg 1.62mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Marble cake
Phosphorus 60mg 275mg Marble cake
Potassium 61mg 123mg Marble cake
Sodium 249mg 519mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.35mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.488mg 0.139mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 2.6µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Marble cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.85mg Marble cake
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.181mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.13mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 1.546mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.096mg Marble cake
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.025mg Marble cake
Folate 78µg 36µg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 2.8µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.049mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.105mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.127mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.22mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.133mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg 0.049mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.158mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.164mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.065mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 2.45g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 4.75g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 3.779g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Marble cake
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
30%
Pastry
14%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 270mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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. 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.