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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.
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% 0.12% 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% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
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 Opinion
Calories 416kcal 551kcal Pastry
Protein 3.4g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 11.7g 38.1g Pastry
Net carbs 76.6g 43.6g Marble cake
Carbs 79.5g 45.1g Marble cake
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Marble cake
Calcium 76mg 10mg Marble cake
Potassium 123mg 61mg Marble cake
Iron 1.62mg 2.56mg Pastry
Sugar 35.71g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 2.9g 1.5g Marble cake
Copper 0.135mg 0.114mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.35mg 0.53mg Pastry
Phosphorus 275mg 60mg Marble cake
Sodium 519mg 249mg Pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 1IU Marble cake
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Marble cake
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.54mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.139mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 2.6µg 24.2µg Pastry
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
Vitamin K 2.8µg 16.1µg Pastry
Folate 36µg 78µg Pastry
Choline 4.5mg 6.4mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 2.45g 9.643g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.75g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.779g 4.894g 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

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.