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Danish pastry vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Danish pastry and Mozzarella

  • Danish pastry has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Mozzarella has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Mozzarella's daily need coverage for Calcium is 70% more.
  • Danish pastry has 26 times more Sodium than Mozzarella. Danish pastry has 417mg of Sodium, while Mozzarella has 16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 +620%
Contains more Copper +229.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Calcium +1988.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +347.1%
Equal in Potassium - 95
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 220% 10% 19% 225% 9% 3% 86% 9% 0% 86%
Contains more Iron +620%
Contains more Copper +229.6%
Contains more Selenium +20.4%
Contains more Calcium +1988.6%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +385.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Zinc +347.1%
Equal in Potassium - 95

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 E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%
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 32% 3% 9% 0% 5% 79% 3% 0% 19% 7% 115% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1566.7%
Contains more Folate +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +303.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +1100%
Contains more Protein +243.8%
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Other +60%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Fats +28.1%
Contains more Carbs +1100%
Contains more Protein +243.8%
Contains more Water +58.9%
Contains more Other +60%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.9%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
67% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: 10.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.509 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Mozzarella Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 3.1g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 21.9g 17.1g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 3.1g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 280kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 731mg Mozzarella
Iron 1.8mg 0.25mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 108mg 524mg Mozzarella
Potassium 98mg 95mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 16mg Mozzarella
Zinc 0.7mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Copper 0.089mg 0.027mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 15.7µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.15mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 13IU Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Mozzarella
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.02mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.12mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.08mg Mozzarella
Folate 60µg 9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 6.9µg 1.8µg 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 54mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 10.867g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.844g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.509g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Mozzarella
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
23%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.