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Danish pastry vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between danish pastry and biscuits

  • Danish pastry has more vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat, while biscuits have more calcium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Biscuits' daily need coverage for calcium is 20% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 8 times less cholesterol than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 23mg of cholesterol, while biscuits contain 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +571.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.378mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.5µg

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%
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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.285mg
~equal in Folate ~61µg

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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.9%
Contains more OtherOther +113.3%
~equal in Water ~28.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +63.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +61.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Biscuit DV% diff.
Calcium 35mg 235mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.356mg 14%
Iron 1.8mg 2.9mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 4.163g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 6.93g 11%
Saturated fat 6.794g 4.324g 11%
Fats 21.9g 16.3g 9%
Phosphorus 108mg 164mg 8%
Sodium 417mg 580mg 7%
Cholesterol 23mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.949mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.08µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.31mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Fiber 1g 1.5g 2%
Protein 8g 7g 2%
Carbs 37.2g 44.6g 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Calories 374kcal 353kcal 1%
Selenium 18.9µg 19.5µg 1%
Potassium 98mg 121mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.54mg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.082mg 1%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.378mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 43.1g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 2.18g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.285mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.035mg 0%
Folate 60µg 61µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.161mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.