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Danish pastry vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between danish pastry and cocoa solids

  • Danish pastry has more vitamin B1; however, cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Cocoa solids cover your daily copper needs 411% more than danish pastry.
  • Cocoa solids have 20 times less sodium than danish pastry. Danish pastry has 417mg of sodium, while cocoa solids have 21mg.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of cocoa solids is 24.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3226.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +265.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1455.1%
Contains more IronIron +670%
Contains more CopperCopper +4156.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +872.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +579.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +993.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +176%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.241mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.185mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +59.9%
Contains more WaterWater +946.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.6%
Contains more OtherOther +286.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -15.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +485.2%

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 Cocoa solids
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Copper 0.089mg 3.788mg 411%
Manganese 0.351mg 3.837mg 152%
Iron 1.8mg 13.86mg 151%
Fiber 1g 37g 144%
Magnesium 15mg 499mg 115%
Phosphorus 108mg 734mg 89%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Zinc 0.7mg 6.81mg 56%
Potassium 98mg 1524mg 42%
Protein 8g 19.6g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 4.57g 17%
Sodium 417mg 21mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.44g 14%
Fats 21.9g 13.7g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.078mg 9%
Calcium 35mg 128mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Selenium 18.9µg 14.3µg 8%
Folate 60µg 32µg 7%
Calories 374kcal 228kcal 7%
Carbs 37.2g 57.9g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.118mg 6%
Saturated fat 6.794g 8.07g 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.5µg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.241mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.185mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.254mg 1%
Choline 20.1mg 12mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 20.9g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.941mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.339mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cocoa solids
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Danish pastry
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.276g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.