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Pastry vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and cheesecake

  • Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, iron, manganese, folate, and copper, yet cheesecake is richer in vitamin A and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pastry is 35% higher.
  • Pastry contains 21 times more vitamin B3 than cheesecake. Pastry contains 4.168mg of vitamin B3, while cheesecake contains 0.195mg.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cheesecake 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.
Pastry
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45.5%
Contains more IronIron +306.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +470%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +365.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +410%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55%
~equal in Zinc ~0.51mg

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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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%
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2037.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +265.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +617.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.56mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.7%
Contains more FatsFats +69.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.9%
Contains more WaterWater +436.5%
~equal in Other ~0.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +150.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~9.921g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Cheesecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Cheesecake DV% diff.
Selenium 24.2µg 5.2µg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 8.634g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.028mg 31%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.195mg 25%
Iron 2.56mg 0.63mg 24%
Fats 38.1g 22.5g 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 1.602g 22%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 159µg 18%
Folate 78µg 18µg 15%
Manganese 0.488mg 0.14mg 15%
Calories 551kcal 321kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.571mg 11%
Copper 0.114mg 0.02mg 10%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 4.4µg 10%
Sodium 249mg 438mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.193mg 7%
Carbs 45.1g 25.5g 7%
Choline 6.4mg 45.9mg 7%
Phosphorus 60mg 93mg 5%
Fiber 1.5g 0.4g 4%
Calcium 10mg 51mg 4%
Protein 7.3g 5.5g 4%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.052mg 2%
Saturated fat 9.643g 9.921g 1%
Magnesium 16mg 11mg 1%
Potassium 61mg 90mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 43.6g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 0.74g 21.8g N/A
Zinc 0.53mg 0.51mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.56mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Cheesecake
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
28%
Pastry
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.