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Cheese sandwich vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheese sandwich and Danish pastry different?

  • Cheese sandwich is higher than Danish pastry in Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Phosphorus 39% more than Danish pastry.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Danish pastry. Cheese sandwich contains 0.261mg of Vitamin B6, while Danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Sodium.

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling and Danish pastry, cheese types were used 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 +482.9%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.7%
Contains more Potassium +212.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Contains more Copper +79.8%
Contains more Manganese +208.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +482.9%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +253.7%
Contains more Potassium +212.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.3%
Contains more Copper +79.8%
Contains more Manganese +208.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Equal in Folate - 60
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +66.7%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +56.5%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Water +881.3%
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +22.5%
Contains more Fats +14.2%
Contains more Carbs +56.5%
Contains more Other +153.3%
Contains more Water +881.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.313
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 11.313

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese sandwich Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 55.1g 36.2g Cheese sandwich
Protein 9.8g 8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 25g 21.9g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 58.2g 37.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 497kcal 374kcal Cheese sandwich
Sugar 6.95g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 3.1g 1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 204mg 35mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 2.62mg 1.8mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 54mg 15mg Cheese sandwich
Phosphorus 382mg 108mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 306mg 98mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 839mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.87mg 0.7mg Cheese sandwich
Copper 0.16mg 0.089mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 1.083mg 0.351mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 24.3µg 18.9µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 71IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0.1mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.358mg 0.19mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.26mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.185mg 2mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg 0.304mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.261mg 0.04mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 64µg 60µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.089mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.298mg 0.293mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.383mg 0.371mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.698mg 0.644mg Cheese sandwich
Lysine 0.344mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.167mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.472mg 0.402mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.438mg 0.412mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.219mg 0.205mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 7mg 23mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 4.129g 6.794g Cheese sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 10.351g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 2.575g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese sandwich Danish 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
35%
Cheese sandwich
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
85%
Cheese sandwich
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 422mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.665g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.