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Pastry vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pastry and marble cake

  • Pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin K, yet marble cake is richer in phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pastry is 39% higher.
  • Pastry contains 6 times more vitamin K than marble cake. Pastry contains 16.1µg of vitamin K, while marble cake contains 2.8µg.
  • Marble cake contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more IronIron +58%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +251.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +830.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +660%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +358.3%

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 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +114.7%
Contains more FatsFats +225.6%
Contains more WaterWater +174.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.3%
Contains more OtherOther +130%

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +354.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Marble cake
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 Pastry Marble cake DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 21.597g 4.75g 42%
Fats 38.1g 11.7g 41%
Selenium 24.2µg 2.6µg 39%
Saturated fat 9.643g 2.45g 33%
Phosphorus 60mg 275mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.181mg 18%
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 1.546mg 16%
Manganese 0.488mg 0.139mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.13mg 12%
Iron 2.56mg 1.62mg 12%
Sodium 249mg 519mg 12%
Carbs 45.1g 79.5g 11%
Folate 78µg 36µg 11%
Vitamin K 16.1µg 2.8µg 11%
Protein 7.3g 3.4g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 3.779g 7%
Calories 551kcal 416kcal 7%
Calcium 10mg 76mg 7%
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g 6%
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.85mg 2%
Potassium 61mg 123mg 2%
Caffeine 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.096mg 2%
Zinc 0.53mg 0.35mg 2%
Copper 0.114mg 0.135mg 2%
Net carbs 43.6g 76.6g N/A
Magnesium 16mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0.74g 35.71g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.025mg 0%
Choline 6.4mg 4.5mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.196mg 0.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.127mg 0%
Leucine 0.508mg 0.22mg 0%
Lysine 0.142mg 0.133mg 0%
Methionine 0.129mg 0.049mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.158mg 0%
Valine 0.308mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.156mg 0.065mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
38%
Marble cake

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.