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Danish pastry vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are danish pastry and coffeecake different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B1, while coffeecake is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 21% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than coffeecake. Danish pastry contains 2mg of vitamin B3, while coffeecake contains 0.682mg.
  • Coffeecake is lower in saturated fat.

Danish pastry, cheese and Coffeecake, cheese 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.
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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more IronIron +181.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +104.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~101mg

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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +44.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.1%
~equal in Water ~32.2g

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.7%

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 Coffeecake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Coffeecake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 23mg 85mg 21%
Iron 1.8mg 0.64mg 15%
Selenium 18.9µg 13.3µg 10%
Fats 21.9g 15.2g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.125mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 7.129g 10%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.172mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.682mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.105mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.34µg 6%
Saturated fat 6.794g 5.391g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.645g 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 86µg 6%
Potassium 98mg 289mg 6%
Folate 60µg 39µg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Copper 0.089mg 0.052mg 4%
Sodium 417mg 339mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.4mg 2%
Protein 8g 7g 2%
Calories 374kcal 339kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 59mg 2%
Carbs 37.2g 44.3g 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.59mg 1%
Phosphorus 108mg 101mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.058mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 43.3g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.186mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Coffeecake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)
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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.