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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +55.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +171.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 7.214g | 36% |
| Selenium | 24.2µg | 5.9µg | 33% |
| Fats | 38.1g | 17.75g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.043mg | 30% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4.5mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 0.8mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 9.643g | 5.793g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Folate | 78µg | 22µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.222mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 138mg | 11% |
| Calories | 551kcal | 379kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 25.1µg | 8% |
| Protein | 7.3g | 3.16g | 8% |
| Iron | 2.56mg | 2.03mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.114mg | 0.159mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 61mg | 187mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.165mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 45.1g | 55.36g | 3% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 310mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 17.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 6IU | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 4.728g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 7µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.6g | 53.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.74g | 39.22g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.508mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.142mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.156mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | N/A |
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:
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
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
5.793 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
