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Pound cake vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pound cake and Pastry?

  • Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 Calcium +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Iron +73%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +343.6%
Contains more Selenium +384%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.3%
Contains more Potassium +144.3%
Contains more Iron +73%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Copper +171.4%
Contains more Manganese +343.6%
Contains more Selenium +384%

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.
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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +847.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +24000%
Contains more Vitamin E +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.1%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +847.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +204.4%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +172.9%
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +204.4%
Contains more Other +53%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +172.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 43.6g Pound cake
Protein 5g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 13.96g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 53.64g 45.1g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 0.6g 1.5g Pastry
Calcium 47mg 10mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 8mg 16mg Pastry
Phosphorus 140mg 60mg Pound cake
Potassium 149mg 61mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.43mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.042mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.11mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 5µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 241IU 1IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.54mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.021mg Pound cake
Folate 42µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 153mg 0.196mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.397mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.198mg 0.142mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.249mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.117mg 0.156mg Pastry
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Pastry
Trans Fat 0.192g Pastry
Saturated Fat 4.811g 9.643g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 4.894g Pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Pastry
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
25%
Pound cake
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.832g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. 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.