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Cheese vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese and danish pastry

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium, yet danish pastry is richer in iron and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for cheese is 68% higher.
  • Cheese contains 10 times more vitamin A than danish pastry. Cheese contains 1242IU of vitamin A, while danish pastry contains 128IU.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1928.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +1185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%

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.
Cheese
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3289.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +185.9%
Contains more FatsFats +52.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1103.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
33% 55% 12%
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 -64%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Danish pastry DV% diff.
Calcium 710mg 35mg 68%
Saturated fat 18.867g 6.794g 55%
Phosphorus 455mg 108mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.2µg 38%
Vitamin A 330µg 35µg 33%
Protein 22.87g 8g 30%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.7mg 27%
Cholesterol 99mg 23mg 25%
Iron 0.14mg 1.8mg 21%
Fats 33.31g 21.9g 18%
Selenium 28.5µg 18.9µg 17%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.351mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.26mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 2mg 12%
Carbs 3.09g 37.2g 11%
Sodium 653mg 417mg 10%
Folate 27µg 60µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 2.575g 8%
Copper 0.03mg 0.089mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 11.313g 5%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.9µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 2IU 3%
Calories 404kcal 374kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.35mg 2%
Choline 16.5mg 20.1mg 1%
Potassium 76mg 98mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.09g 36.2g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 6.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Danish pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Cheese
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.