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Biscuit vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Biscuit and Danish pastry

  • Biscuit has more Calcium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, while Danish pastry has more Vitamin B12.
  • Biscuit's daily need coverage for Calcium is 20% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 2 times less Vitamin B1 than Biscuit. Biscuit contains 0.356mg of Vitamin B1, while Danish pastry contains 0.19mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Danish pastry is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 +571.4%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
Equal in Selenium - 18.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +571.4%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.9%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -28.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
Equal in Selenium - 18.9

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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Folate - 60
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Equal in Water - 31.4
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Other +113.3%
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +34.4%
Equal in Water - 31.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 36.2g Biscuit
Protein 7g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 16.3g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 44.6g 37.2g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 2.18g 6.95g Biscuit
Fiber 1.5g 1g Biscuit
Calcium 235mg 35mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 1.8mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Biscuit
Phosphorus 164mg 108mg Biscuit
Potassium 121mg 98mg Biscuit
Sodium 580mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.082mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.378mg 0.351mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 18.9µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.19mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.26mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 61µg 60µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.211mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.226mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.132mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.313mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.161mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 3mg 23mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 4.324g 6.794g Biscuit
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 2.575g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Biscuit 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
25%
Biscuit
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.