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Danish pastry vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Chinese cuisine different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Iron, while Chinese cuisine is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cuisine covers your daily need of Vitamin K 37% more than Danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Chinese cuisine. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of Saturated Fat, while Chinese cuisine contains 0.978g.

Danish pastry, cheese and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables types were 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
6
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3
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 409
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Chinese cuisine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +59.1%
Contains more Iron +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +138.8%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 409

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
4
:
8
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +885.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +643.5%
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%
Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.5%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +885.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +134.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +11500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +643.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
3
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2
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +313.2%
Contains more Carbs +410.3%
Contains more Water +151%
Equal in Other - 1.51
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
Chinese cuisine
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +13%
Contains more Fats +313.2%
Contains more Carbs +410.3%
Contains more Water +151%
Equal in Other - 1.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
2
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1
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +829.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Chinese cuisine
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +829.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 5.79g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 7.08g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 5.3g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 7.29g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 105kcal Danish pastry
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 6.95g 2.41g Chinese cuisine
Fiber 1g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 35mg 22mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 1.11mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 108mg 76mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 204mg Chinese cuisine
Sodium 417mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 0.7mg 1.5mg Chinese cuisine
Copper 0.089mg 0.049mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.147mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 6.7µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 63µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 2IU 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.033mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.055mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.32mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.443mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.161mg Chinese cuisine
Folate 60µg 45µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.48µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin K 6.9µg 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.083mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.313mg Chinese cuisine
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.314mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.525mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.552mg Chinese cuisine
Methionine 0.174mg 0.158mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.317mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.327mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.207mg Chinese cuisine
Cholesterol 23mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.978g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Chinese cuisine
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 1.217g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.13g Danish pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chinese cuisine
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%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.816g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.