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Angel food cake vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Angel food cake and Puff pastry?

  • Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, yet Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Angel food cake's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 38% more.
  • Angel food cake has 14 times more Calcium than Puff pastry. While Angel food cake has 140mg of Calcium, Puff pastry has only 10mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Puff pastry is lower.

We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types 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 +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +671.4%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +482.4%
Contains more Selenium +235.6%
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% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +50%
Contains more Iron +400%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.2%
Contains more Zinc +671.4%
Contains more Copper +47.4%
Contains more Manganese +482.4%
Contains more Selenium +235.6%

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 B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.4%
Contains more Folate +57.1%
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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.4%
Contains more Folate +57.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Water +348.6%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +4712.5%
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% 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 +26.5%
Contains more Water +348.6%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +25.4%
Contains more Fats +4712.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12333.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5956.7%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12333.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5956.7%

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 Puff 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 Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 44.2g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.8g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 57.8g 45.7g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 140mg 10mg Angel food cake
Iron 0.52mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 12mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 324mg 60mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 62mg Angel food cake
Sodium 749mg 253mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.07mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.078mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.085mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 7.3µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.258mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.019mg Angel food cake
Folate 35µg 55µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.248mg 0.198mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.275mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.364mg 0.144mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.131mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.354mg 0.312mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.121g 5.502g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food 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
17%
Angel food cake
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.381g)
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. 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.