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Danish pastry vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Baking powder

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Manganese, yet Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 584% higher.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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 Potassium +390%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +6900%
Contains more Copper +790%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +9350%
Contains more Calcium +16688.6%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +1928.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +390%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +6900%
Contains more Copper +790%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +9350%
Contains more Calcium +16688.6%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +1928.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Water +528%
Contains more Other +4386.7%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Water +528%
Contains more Other +4386.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 27.5g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 0g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 0g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 27.7g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 53kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 1g 0.2g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 1.8mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 108mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 98mg 20mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 10600mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.01mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.01mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.011mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Baking powder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 10183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.794g)
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.

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.