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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.3%
Contains more IronIron +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +475%
Contains more FolateFolate +116.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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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 CarbsCarbs +76.3%
Contains more OtherOther +130%
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.7%
Contains more FatsFats +225.6%
Contains more WaterWater +174.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +354.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 4.75g 21.597g 42%
Fats 11.7g 38.1g 41%
Selenium 2.6µg 24.2µg 39%
Saturated fat 2.45g 9.643g 33%
Phosphorus 275mg 60mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.398mg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.546mg 4.168mg 16%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.488mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.283mg 12%
Iron 1.62mg 2.56mg 12%
Sodium 519mg 249mg 12%
Carbs 79.5g 45.1g 11%
Folate 36µg 78µg 11%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 16.1µg 11%
Protein 3.4g 7.3g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 4.894g 7%
Calories 416kcal 551kcal 7%
Calcium 76mg 10mg 7%
Fiber 2.9g 1.5g 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.54mg 2%
Potassium 123mg 61mg 2%
Caffeine 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.096mg 0mg 2%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.53mg 2%
Copper 0.135mg 0.114mg 2%
Net carbs 76.6g 43.6g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 35.71g 0.74g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.025mg 0.021mg 0%
Choline 4.5mg 6.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.105mg 0.196mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.127mg 0.272mg 0%
Leucine 0.22mg 0.508mg 0%
Lysine 0.133mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.049mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.158mg 0.362mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.308mg 0%
Histidine 0.065mg 0.156mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Marble cake Pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
13%
Marble cake
28%
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.