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Pastry vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pastry and Yellow cake?

  • Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Manganese, yet Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Vitamin K.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Pastry has 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Yellow cake. While Pastry has 0.398mg of Vitamin B1, Yellow cake has only 0.043mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Yellow cake is lower.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery types 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.
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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more IronIron +26.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +310.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130%

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% 0.06% 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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +825.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +171.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +131%
Contains more FatsFats +114.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more WaterWater +163.3%
Contains more OtherOther +35%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +199.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.728g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 551kcal 379kcal Pastry
Protein 7.3g 3.16g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 17.75g Pastry
Net carbs 43.6g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 45.1g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Pastry
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Yellow cake
Calcium 10mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 61mg 187mg Yellow cake
Iron 2.56mg 2.03mg Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 39.22g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 1.5g
Copper 0.114mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.53mg 0.42mg Pastry
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 60mg 138mg Yellow cake
Sodium 249mg 310mg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0.54mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.488mg 0.222mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 5.9µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.043mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.093mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 0.8mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.165mg Yellow cake
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin K 16.1µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 78µg 22µg Pastry
Trans Fat 1.313g Pastry
Choline 6.4mg 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 9.643g 5.793g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 7.214g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 4.728g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Yellow 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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.