Biscuit vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between biscuits and danish pastry
- Biscuits have more calcium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while danish pastry has more vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Biscuits' daily need coverage for calcium is 20% higher.
- Danish pastry contains 2 times less vitamin B1 than biscuits. Biscuits contain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +571.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.4% |
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Water
~31.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 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 | -36.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 235mg | 35mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.19mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 1.8mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 2.575g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 11.313g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 6.794g | 11% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 21.9g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 108mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 417mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 8g | 2% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 37.2g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 353kcal | 374kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 18.9µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.351mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Folate | 61µg | 60µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
23%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.