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White Bread vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White Bread and Danish pastry

  • White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Danish pastry is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Danish pastry is 30% higher.
  • White Bread contains 4 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. White Bread contains 144mg of Calcium, while Danish pastry contains 35mg.
  • White Bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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 +311.4%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +311.4%
Contains more Iron +100.6%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains less Sodium -14.9%
Equal in Zinc - 0.7

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 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more Folate +85%
Contains more Vitamin A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more Folate +85%
Contains more Vitamin A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3350%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Fats +557.7%
Equal in Protein - 8
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 Protein +10.6%
Contains more Carbs +32.8%
Contains more Water +16%
Contains more Other +32%
Contains more Fats +557.7%
Equal in Protein - 8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1788.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1788.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White Bread 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 White Bread Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 36.2g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 8g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 49.42g 37.2g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 6.95g White Bread
Fiber 2.7g 1g White Bread
Calcium 144mg 35mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 1.8mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 15mg White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 126mg 98mg White Bread
Sodium 490mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.74mg 0.7mg White Bread
Copper 0.101mg 0.089mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.351mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 18.9µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.19mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 2mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.304mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.04mg White Bread
Folate 111µg 60µg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0.2µg 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 White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 0.698g 6.794g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 2.575g Danish pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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White Bread 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
35%
White Bread
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.096g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.