Nougat vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between nougat and danish pastry
- Nougat has more vitamin E and fiber, while danish pastry has more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Danish pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 30% higher.
- Danish pastry contains 8 times less vitamin E than nougat. Nougat contains 2.77mg of vitamin E, while danish pastry contains 0.35mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in nougat is lower.
- Nougat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of nougat is 32, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.
The food types used in this comparison are Candies, nougat, with almonds 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 | +113.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +50.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +205.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +626.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +691.4% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1361.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +75.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +406.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1900% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +294.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Fats | 1.67g | 21.9g | 31% |
Selenium | 2.6µg | 18.9µg | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 11.313g | 28% |
Saturated fat | 1.667g | 6.794g | 23% |
Carbs | 92.39g | 37.2g | 18% |
Sodium | 33mg | 417mg | 17% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 2.575g | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.77mg | 0.35mg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.013mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
Iron | 0.59mg | 1.8mg | 15% |
Folate | 5µg | 60µg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.478mg | 2mg | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.148mg | 0.26mg | 9% |
Protein | 3.33g | 8g | 9% |
Fiber | 3.3g | 1g | 9% |
Phosphorus | 55mg | 108mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.9µg | 6% |
Copper | 0.134mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.06mg | 0.304mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 15mg | 4% |
Zinc | 0.42mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
Choline | 5.1mg | 20.1mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.304mg | 0.351mg | 2% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
Calories | 398kcal | 374kcal | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 89.09g | 36.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Calcium | 32mg | 35mg | 0% |
Potassium | 105mg | 98mg | 0% |
Sugar | 44.97g | 6.95g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.293mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.644mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.33 g
Fats:
1.67 g
Carbs:
92.39 g
Water:
2.15 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1211.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1360.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +226.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.667 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 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 | -75.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |