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Danish pastry vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Roquefort

  • Danish pastry is richer in Iron, yet Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Roquefort is 63% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 3 times more Iron than Roquefort. Danish pastry contains 1.8mg of Iron, while Roquefort contains 0.56mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 +221.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +1070%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Calcium +1791.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Zinc +197.1%
Equal in Potassium - 91
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 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +221.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Copper +161.8%
Contains more Manganese +1070%
Contains more Selenium +30.3%
Contains more Calcium +1791.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +263%
Contains more Zinc +197.1%
Equal in Potassium - 91

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 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +718%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +718%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +220%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1760%
Contains more Protein +169.3%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +329.3%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Carbs +1760%
Contains more Protein +169.3%
Contains more Fats +39.9%
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Other +329.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +95.1%

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 Roquefort
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 2g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 21.9g 30.64g Roquefort
Carbs 37.2g 2g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 369kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Roquefort
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 1.8mg 0.56mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 30mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 108mg 392mg Roquefort
Potassium 98mg 91mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 1809mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Copper 0.089mg 0.034mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.03mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 14.5µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.734mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.124mg Roquefort
Folate 60µg 49µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.293mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.644mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.43mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.174mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.412mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.205mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 23mg 90mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 19.263g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 8.474g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.32g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 1392mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.469g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.