Chocolate cake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chocolate cake and Danish pastry?
- Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper, yet Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Choline is 20% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 3 times more Cholesterol than Danish pastry. Chocolate cake has 58mg of Cholesterol, while Danish pastry has 23mg.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Danish pastry, cheese types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+71.4%
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Magnesium
+113.3%
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Potassium
+42.9%
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Sodium
-24.5%
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Copper
+132.6%
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Iron
+11.8%
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Manganese
+25.4%
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Selenium
+58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
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Calcium
+71.4%
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Magnesium
+113.3%
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Potassium
+42.9%
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Sodium
-24.5%
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Copper
+132.6%
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Iron
+11.8%
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Manganese
+25.4%
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Selenium
+58.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
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.
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+34.8%
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Vitamin B2
+22.1%
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Vitamin B3
+75.9%
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Folate
+122.2%
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Vitamin B12
+25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+34.8%
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Vitamin B2
+22.1%
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Vitamin B3
+75.9%
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Folate
+122.2%
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Vitamin B12
+25%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+43.5%
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+20%
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Protein
+50.9%
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Fats
+45%
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Water
+28.7%
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
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1.8 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
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Carbs
+43.5%
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+20%
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Protein
+50.9%
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Fats
+45%
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Water
+28.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-20.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.575
Saturated Fat:
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.761 g
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
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Saturated Fat
-20.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.575
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 51.8g | 36.2g |
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| Protein | 5.3g | 8g |
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| Fats | 15.1g | 21.9g |
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| Carbs | 53.4g | 37.2g |
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| Calories | 371kcal | 374kcal |
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| Sugar | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 60mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 106mg | 108mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 98mg |
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| Sodium | 315mg | 417mg |
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| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.089mg |
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| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.351mg |
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| Selenium | 11.9µg | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 140IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.304mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.04mg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 60µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.205mg |
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| Cholesterol | 58mg | 23mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.43g | 6.794g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.039g | 11.313g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.575g |
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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
15%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.