Chocolate cake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between chocolate cake and danish pastry?
- Chocolate cake is richer in choline and copper, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, folate, and vitamin B3.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for choline is 20% higher.
- Chocolate cake has 3 times more cholesterol than danish pastry. Chocolate cake has 58mg of cholesterol, while danish pastry has 23mg.
We used Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Danish pastry, cheese types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.8% |
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 CholineCholine | +538.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 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 | -20.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.3% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~2.575g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 128.4mg | 20.1mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.207mg | 0.089mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 11.313g | 13% |
| Selenium | 11.9µg | 18.9µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 23mg | 12% |
| Fats | 15.1g | 21.9g | 10% |
| Folate | 27µg | 60µg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 6.794g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.3g | 8g | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 53.4g | 37.2g | 5% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 417mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.28mg | 0.351mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.2µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 140mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 2.575g | 1% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 374kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 51.8g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 106mg | 108mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.304mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 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
19%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.