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Danish pastry vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Port Salut different?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Port Salut is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Port Salut is 62% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 32 times more Manganese than Port Salut. While Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of Manganese, Port Salut contains only 0.011mg.
  • Danish pastry has less Saturated Fat.

Danish pastry, cheese and Cheese, port de salut are the varieties 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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
5
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5
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Iron +318.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +304.5%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Calcium +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Port Salut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +318.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Contains more Copper +304.5%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Calcium +1757.1%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +38.8%
Contains more Zinc +271.4%

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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
8
:
4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24
Danish pastry
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%
Port Salut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +753.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +650%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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4
Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains more Carbs +6426.3%
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Port Salut
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +6426.3%
Contains more Protein +197.3%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Water +44.7%
Contains more Other +33.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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Port Salut
Port Salut
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Port Salut
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +253.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 0.57g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 21.9g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 37.2g 0.57g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 352kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0.57g Port Salut
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 1.8mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 24mg Port Salut
Phosphorus 108mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 98mg 136mg Port Salut
Sodium 417mg 534mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.089mg 0.022mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.011mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 14.5µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.24mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.014mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.24mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.06mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.21mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 60µg 18µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.4µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.293mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.644mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.43mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.174mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.412mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.205mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 23mg 123mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 16.691g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 9.338g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.729g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Port Salut
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
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.897g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.