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Cheesecake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cheesecake and Danish pastry

  • Cheesecake has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Danish pastry has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 25% more.
  • Cheesecake has 5 times more Vitamin A RAE than Danish pastry. Cheesecake has 159µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Danish pastry has 35µg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 +45.7%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +345%
Contains more Manganese +150.7%
Contains more Selenium +263.5%
Equal in Potassium - 98
Equal in Sodium - 417
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +45.7%
Contains more Iron +185.7%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.1%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +345%
Contains more Manganese +150.7%
Contains more Selenium +263.5%
Equal in Potassium - 98
Equal in Sodium - 417

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 A +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +925.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 A +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +925.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +56.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Protein +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.9
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +45.2%
Contains more Protein +45.5%
Contains more Carbs +45.9%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Fats - 21.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 5.5g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 22.5g 21.9g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 321kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 21.8g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 0.4g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 51mg 35mg Cheesecake
Iron 0.63mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 11mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 93mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 90mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 438mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.51mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.02mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.14mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 5.2µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 547IU 128IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 35µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.35mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 18IU 2IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.304mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.04mg Cheesecake
Folate 18µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 4.4µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.222mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.464mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.372mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.136mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.314mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.133mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 55mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 9.921g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cheesecake Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
17%
Cheesecake
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.127g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.