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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 of 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.

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 Iron +59%
Contains less Sodium -21%
Contains more Manganese +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +59%
Contains less Sodium -21%
Contains more Manganese +74.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.4%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.7%
Contains more Potassium +129.5%
Contains more Zinc +30.2%
Contains more Copper +81.6%

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 B1 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +266.6%
Contains more Folate +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Water +187.1%
Contains more Other +80%
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Fats +152.3%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Water +187.1%
Contains more Other +80%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +257.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Pastry Chocolate cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7.3g 5.3g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 15.1g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 551kcal 371kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.5g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 10mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 2.56mg 1.61mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 60mg 106mg Chocolate cake
Potassium 61mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 249mg 315mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.114mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.488mg 0.28mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 11.9µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin E 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.141mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.213mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 1.137mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 78µg 27µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.068mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.24mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.407mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.129mg 0.116mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.265mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.283mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.12mg Pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 6.039g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 2.761g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate cake
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.