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Pastry vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pastry and Angel food cake

  • Pastry has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, Angel food cake is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 48% more than Angel food cake.
  • Pastry has 6 times more Manganese than Angel food cake. While Pastry has 0.488mg of Manganese, Angel food cake has only 0.085mg.
  • Angel food cake has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.

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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 +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +657.1%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
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 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Iron +392.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.8%
Contains more Zinc +657.1%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Contains more Selenium +231.5%
Contains more Calcium +1300%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Folate +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372%
Contains more Folate +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +4662.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +290.6%
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
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +23.7%
Contains more Fats +4662.5%
Contains more Carbs +28.2%
Contains more Water +290.6%
Contains more Other +130%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30318.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1233.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30318.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1233.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Angel food cake
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 Pastry Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 7.3g 5.9g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 0.8g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 551kcal 258kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Calcium 10mg 140mg Angel food cake
Iron 2.56mg 0.52mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Pastry
Phosphorus 60mg 324mg Angel food cake
Potassium 61mg 93mg Angel food cake
Sodium 249mg 749mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.07mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.078mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.085mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 7.3µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.102mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.883mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.198mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.031mg Angel food cake
Folate 78µg 35µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.075mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.508mg 0.481mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.129mg 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.334mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.156mg 0.131mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0.121g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0.071g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.367g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Angel food 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
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.522g)
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
  2. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.