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Doughnuts vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Doughnuts and Danish pastry

  • Doughnuts have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Doughnuts covers your daily need of Phosphorus 22% more than Danish pastry.
  • Doughnuts have 6 times more Vitamin E than Danish pastry. While Doughnuts have 1.99mg of Vitamin E , Danish pastry has only 0.35mg.
  • Danish pastry has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 +14.3%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +87.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Iron +40.6%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.7%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Selenium +87.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Manganese - 0.351

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 E +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42%
Contains more Vitamin A +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
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 E +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +42%
Contains more Vitamin A +814.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Water +50.8%
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 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 Fats +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +25.3%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Water +50.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.4%
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Doughnuts Danish pastry
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Doughnuts Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 45.36g 36.2g Doughnuts
Protein 5.31g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 24.93g 21.9g Doughnuts
Carbs 47.06g 37.2g Doughnuts
Calories 434kcal 374kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 18.15g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 1.7g 1g Doughnuts
Calcium 40mg 35mg Doughnuts
Iron 2.53mg 1.8mg Doughnuts
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Doughnuts
Phosphorus 260mg 108mg Doughnuts
Potassium 134mg 98mg Doughnuts
Sodium 477mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.5mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.09mg 0.089mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.333mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 10.1µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 14IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 1.99mg 0.35mg Doughnuts
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.19mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.26mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 2.91mg 2mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.304mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.04mg Doughnuts
Folate 92µg 60µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 9.8µg 6.9µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 10mg 23mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 11.105g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.544g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.915g 2.575g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Doughnuts Danish pastry
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
33%
Doughnuts
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Doughnuts
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.