Puff pastry vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between puff pastry and white cake
- Puff pastry has more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin K, manganese, folate, and copper, while white cake has more calcium.
- Puff pastry covers your daily need for selenium, 25% more than white cake.
- Puff pastry contains 4 times more vitamin K than white cake. While puff pastry contains 16.3µg of vitamin K, white cake contains only 4.1µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in white cake is lower.
- White cake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of white cake is 42, while the glycemic index of puff pastry is 56.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +63.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +129% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +358.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +257.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +297.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +77.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
Water:
7.4 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +179.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
22.228 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +139.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +928.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -29.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 22.228g | 2.162g | 134% |
| Fats | 38.5g | 10.3g | 43% |
| Selenium | 24.5µg | 10.7µg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 1.16mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.8mg | 1.063mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.323mg | 0.128mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.828g | 3.692g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 16.3µg | 4.1µg | 10% |
| Calories | 558kcal | 356kcal | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.495mg | 0.277mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 5.502g | 3.897g | 7% |
| Folate | 55µg | 31µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 45.7g | 63.2g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.4g | 4.4g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.115mg | 0.067mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.258mg | 0.189mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.167mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.33mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 253mg | 284mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 70mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.019mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 44.2g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.75g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.086mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.198mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.275mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.312mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.158mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
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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
24%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.605g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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