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Danish pastry vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Danish pastry and Fruitcake

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, however, Fruitcake is higher in Fiber.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily Selenium needs 31% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 20 times less Vitamin B12 than Danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 0.2µg of Vitamin B12, while Fruitcake contains 0.01µg.
  • Fruitcake has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +845%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Phosphorus +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +159.3%
Contains more Copper +78%
Contains more Manganese +59.5%
Contains more Selenium +845%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains more Potassium +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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 +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +481.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +162.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +360%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +175.9%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.6%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +175.9%
Contains more Fats +140.7%
Contains more Water +24.1%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Carbs +65.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +169.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +29%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 8g 2.9g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 9.1g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 374kcal 324kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 27.42g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 35mg 33mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Fruitcake
Phosphorus 108mg 52mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 417mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.27mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.05mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.22mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 22IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 7µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.05mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.099mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.791mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.226mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 60µg 20µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.01µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 1.5µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.042mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.102mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.121mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.206mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.121mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.059mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.14mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.144mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.071mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 5mg Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 6.794g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.2g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 316mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.746g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.