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Muffin vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Danish pastry different?

  • Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Choline, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus, however, Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 27% higher.
  • Muffin contains 5 times more Vitamin E than Danish pastry. While Muffin contains 1.63mg of Vitamin E , Danish pastry contains only 0.35mg.
  • Muffin has less Saturated Fat.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Danish pastry, cheese are the varieties 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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
5
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.5%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.5%

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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
6
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin E +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Danish pastry
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 +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +468.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Equal in Other - 1.5
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Danish pastry
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 Carbs +42.5%
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.6%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 36.2g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 16.07g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 53g 37.2g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 374kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 1.1g 1g Muffin
Calcium 44mg 35mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 10mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 146mg 108mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 98mg Muffin
Sodium 336mg 417mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.06mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.449mg 0.351mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 73IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.35mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.304mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.04mg
Folate 48µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 39.2µg 6.9µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.181mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.421mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.199mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.115mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.257mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.128mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 30mg 23mg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.2g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.844g 6.794g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 2.575g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry 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.
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.