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Marble cake vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Marble cake and Pastry

  • Marble cake is richer in Phosphorus, yet Pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pastry is 39% higher.
  • Marble cake contains 5 times more Phosphorus than Pastry. Marble cake contains 275mg of Phosphorus, while Pastry contains 60mg.
  • Pastry contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix 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 +660%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Manganese +251.1%
Contains more Selenium +830.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 61% 13% 118% 11% 68% 10% 45% 19% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +660%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +358.3%
Contains more Potassium +101.6%
Contains more Copper +18.4%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains less Sodium -52%
Contains more Zinc +51.4%
Contains more Manganese +251.1%
Contains more Selenium +830.8%

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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
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%
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%
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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +76.3%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +225.6%
Contains more Water +174.2%
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
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 +76.3%
Contains more Other +130%
Contains more Protein +114.7%
Contains more Fats +225.6%
Contains more Water +174.2%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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.