American cheese vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are American cheese and danish pastry different?
- American cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A, and zinc, while danish pastry is higher in iron and vitamin B1.
- American cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 101% more than danish pastry.
- American cheese contains 8 times more vitamin B12 than danish pastry. American cheese contains 1.5µg of vitamin B12, while danish pastry contains 0.2µg.
- Danish pastry is lower in cholesterol.
- Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index (50) than American cheese (27).
Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2885.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +255.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +493.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +756.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +128.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +650% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +80.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2531.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +165.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +126.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +351.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +905.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 35mg | 101% |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 108mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 417mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0.2µg | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 6.794g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 23mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 35µg | 24% |
| Protein | 18.13g | 8g | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 0.7mg | 16% |
| Fats | 31.79g | 21.9g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.8mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.351mg | 13% |
| Folate | 8µg | 60µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 37.2g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 2.575g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 11.313g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 6.9µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 2IU | 3% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 20.1mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 18.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 374kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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