Danish pastry vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between danish pastry and angel food cake
- Danish pastry has more selenium, iron, manganese, and vitamin B1, while angel food cake has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 33% higher.
- Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of angel food cake is 67.
The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +246.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +312.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2637.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.3% |
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Water
~33.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15833.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +601.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 21.9g | 0.8g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 324mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 0.121g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 0.071g | 28% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 7.3µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.491mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.52mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 0.367g | 15% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 749mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.085mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 140mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 0.883mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 57.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.102mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.06µg | 6% |
| Folate | 60µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 258kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 5.9g | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.198mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.078mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 56.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Potassium | 98mg | 93mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.481mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 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
22%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.673g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)