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Danish pastry vs. Cheddar Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Cheddar Cheese

  • Danish pastry is richer in Iron, and Manganese, yet Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Cheddar Cheese is 68% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 13 times more Manganese than Cheddar Cheese. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of Manganese, while Cheddar Cheese contains 0.027mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Cheese, cheddar.

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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 Iron +1185.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Copper +196.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Calcium +1928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.3%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%
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 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Contains more Iron +1185.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Copper +196.7%
Contains more Manganese +1200%
Contains more Calcium +1928.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +321.3%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Selenium +50.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3289.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +870.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%
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 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3289.8%
Contains more Folate +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +870.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1103.9%
Contains more Protein +185.9%
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +147.3%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more Carbs +1103.9%
Contains more Protein +185.9%
Contains more Fats +52.1%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Contains more Other +147.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.2%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.2%

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 Cheddar Cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cheddar Cheese Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 3.09g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 22.87g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 21.9g 33.31g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 37.2g 3.09g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 404kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 6.95g 0.48g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 710mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 1.8mg 0.14mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 27mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 108mg 455mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 98mg 76mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 653mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 3.64mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.089mg 0.03mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.027mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 28.5µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 128IU 1242IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 330µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.71mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 2IU 24IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.029mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.428mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.059mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.066mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 60µg 27µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.1µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.4µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 0.293mg 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 0.644mg 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 0.43mg 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.174mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 0.412mg 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.205mg 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 23mg 99mg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.917g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 18.867g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 9.246g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.421g Danish pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry Cheddar Cheese
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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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
79%
Cheddar Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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