Danish pastry vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Danish pastry and Chocolate cake?
- Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Folate, and Vitamin B3, yet Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
- Chocolate cake's daily need coverage for Choline is 20% higher.
- Danish pastry has 2 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. Danish pastry has 60µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake has 27µg.
- Chocolate cake contains less Sodium.
We used Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +71.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +132.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +538.8% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +45% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +43.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +87.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -20.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~2.761g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 374kcal | 371kcal |
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| Protein | 8g | 5.3g |
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| Fats | 21.9g | 15.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 36.2g | 51.8g |
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| Carbs | 37.2g | 53.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 58mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 98mg | 140mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.61mg |
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| Sugar | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.69mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 417mg | 315mg |
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| Vitamin A | 128IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.28mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg | 11.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.141mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.213mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 1.137mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.304mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.16µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 20.1mg | 128.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.794g | 5.43g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.313g | 6.039g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 2.761g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.068mg |
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| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.202mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.24mg |
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| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.407mg |
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| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.268mg |
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| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.116mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.265mg |
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| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.283mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.12mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.364g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.