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Focaccia vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Focaccia and Danish pastry different?

  • Focaccia is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, while Danish pastry is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Danish pastry. Focaccia contains 1.42mg of Vitamin E , while Danish pastry contains 0.35mg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Sodium.

Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Equal in Calcium - 35
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 +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Folate +130%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +46.2%
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Equal in Protein - 8
Equal in Carbs - 37.2
Equal in Other - 1.5
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 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 Water +46.2%
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Equal in Protein - 8
Equal in Carbs - 37.2
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 8.77g 8g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 35.82g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 249kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 1.75g 6.95g Focaccia
Fiber 1.8g 1g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 35mg
Iron 3.16mg 1.8mg Focaccia
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 128mg 108mg Focaccia
Potassium 114mg 98mg Focaccia
Sodium 561mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 1.33mg 0.7mg Focaccia
Copper 0.091mg 0.089mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.364mg 0.351mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 2IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.35mg Focaccia
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 0.19mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 0.26mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 2mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 0.304mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.04mg Focaccia
Folate 138µg 60µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 5.7µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
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 0mg 23mg Focaccia
Saturated Fat 0.877g 6.794g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
39%
Focaccia
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.