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Danish pastry vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Danish pastry and Chocolate cake?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
  • Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Choline is 20% higher.
  • Danish pastry has 2 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. Danish pastry has 60µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake has 27µg.
  • Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +11.8%
Contains more Manganese +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +71.4%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Copper +132.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 106
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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 B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.9%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Other +20%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Fats +45%
Contains more Water +28.7%
Contains more Carbs +43.5%
Contains more Other +20%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.761
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.761

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 8g 5.3g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 15.1g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 374kcal 371kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 35mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.61mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 108mg 106mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 417mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.69mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.351mg 0.28mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 11.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.141mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.213mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.137mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.304mg
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 60µg 27µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.16µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.068mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.202mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.24mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.407mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.268mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.116mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.265mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.283mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.12mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 58mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 6.039g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.