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Coffeecake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffeecake and Danish pastry different?

  • Coffeecake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, while Danish pastry is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need of Cholesterol 21% more than Danish pastry.
  • Coffeecake contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Danish pastry. Coffeecake contains 86µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Danish pastry contains 35µg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol.

Coffeecake, cheese 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 +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 108

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 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 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 A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Water - 31.4
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 Carbs +19.1%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Equal in Water - 31.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffeecake Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 36.2g Coffeecake
Protein 7g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 15.2g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 44.3g 37.2g Coffeecake
Calories 339kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 1g
Calcium 59mg 35mg Coffeecake
Iron 0.64mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 101mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 289mg 98mg Coffeecake
Sodium 339mg 417mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.59mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.052mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.172mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 13.3µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 287IU 128IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 86µg 35µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.105mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.682mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.304mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.04mg Coffeecake
Folate 39µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.2µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.26mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.326mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.568mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.401mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.144mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.352mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.361mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.186mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 85mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 5.391g 6.794g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.001g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.129g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.645g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coffeecake 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
16%
Coffeecake
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Coffeecake
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.403g)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.