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Danish pastry vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are danish pastry and beer different?

  • Danish pastry is higher than beer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, folate, phosphorus, and copper.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than beer.
  • Danish pastry contains 104 times more sodium than beer. Danish pastry contains 417mg of sodium, while beer contains 4mg.
  • Beer is lower in saturated fat.
  • Beer has a higher glycemic index (104) than danish pastry (50).

Danish pastry, cheese and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types were used in this article.

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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.
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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263%
Contains more IronIron +8900%
Contains more CopperCopper +1680%
Contains more ZincZinc +6900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +671.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4287.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3050%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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.
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%
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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% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +641.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +99%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1639.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +947.9%
Contains more WaterWater +192.9%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%

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 Beer
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Beer DV% diff.
Fats 21.9g 0g 34%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.6µg 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0g 28%
Iron 1.8mg 0.02mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.025mg 18%
Sodium 417mg 4mg 18%
Calories 374kcal 43kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0g 17%
Protein 8g 0.46g 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.008mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.005mg 15%
Folate 60µg 6µg 14%
Phosphorus 108mg 14mg 13%
Carbs 37.2g 3.55g 11%
Copper 0.089mg 0.005mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.513mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.02µg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0µg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.01mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.041mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 35mg 4mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 27mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 10.1mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 3.55g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Beer
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
22%
Danish pastry
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beer
Beer is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beer
Beer is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.