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Danish pastry vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Danish pastry and Biscuit

  • Danish pastry has more Vitamin B12, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Biscuit has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Calcium is 20% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 8 times less Cholesterol than Danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 23mg of Cholesterol, while Biscuit contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.378
Equal in Selenium - 19.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.082
Equal in Manganese - 0.378
Equal in Selenium - 19.5

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 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Equal in Folate - 61
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%
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% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.285
Equal in Folate - 61

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Water - 28.9
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Equal in Water - 28.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 8g 7g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 16.3g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 374kcal 353kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 1g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 35mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 1.8mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 108mg 164mg Biscuit
Potassium 98mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 417mg 580mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.54mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.082mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 18.9µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 128IU 82IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.285mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.035mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.08µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.087mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.211mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.273mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.514mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.226mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.132mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.347mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.313mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.161mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 6.794g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 6.93g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry Biscuit
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
23%
Danish pastry
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit 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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.