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Danish pastry vs. Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and cheese

  • Danish pastry is richer in iron and manganese, yet cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for cheese is 68% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 13 times more manganese than cheese. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while cheese contains 0.027mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less saturated fat.
  • Cheese has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

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.
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%
Cheese
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +1185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1928.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +321.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +555.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3289.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +842.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%

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
Cheese
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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 CarbsCarbs +1103.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.9%
Contains more FatsFats +52.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.3%

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
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 35mg 710mg 68%
Saturated fat 6.794g 18.867g 55%
Phosphorus 108mg 455mg 50%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.1µg 38%
Vitamin A 35µg 330µg 33%
Protein 8g 22.87g 30%
Zinc 0.7mg 3.64mg 27%
Cholesterol 23mg 99mg 25%
Iron 1.8mg 0.14mg 21%
Fats 21.9g 33.31g 18%
Selenium 18.9µg 28.5µg 17%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.027mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.428mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.029mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.059mg 12%
Carbs 37.2g 3.09g 11%
Sodium 417mg 653mg 10%
Folate 60µg 27µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.421g 8%
Copper 0.089mg 0.03mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 9.246g 5%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.4µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 2IU 24IU 3%
Calories 374kcal 404kcal 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.066mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.41mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.71mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 16.5mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 76mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 3.09g N/A
Sugar 6.95g 0.48g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.074mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cheese
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
35%
Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
79%
Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
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?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
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. 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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