Pastry vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pastry and chocolate cake different?
- Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, iron, and manganese, while chocolate cake is higher in choline and copper.
- Pastry covers your daily need for selenium, 22% more than chocolate cake.
- Pastry contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than chocolate cake. Pastry contains 4.168mg of vitamin B3, while chocolate cake contains 1.137mg.
- Chocolate cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Pastry has a higher glycemic index (59) than chocolate cake (41).
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types were used in this article.
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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 IronIron | +59% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +182.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +266.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1906.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +152.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +187.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +257.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 6.039g | 39% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 15.1g | 35% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 11.9µg | 22% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 128.4mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.141mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 1.137mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 5.43g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 2.761g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 78µg | 27µg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 1.61mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.207mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.28mg | 9% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 371kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.304mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.213mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Protein | 7.3g | 5.3g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 53.4g | 3% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 315mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 140mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.