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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 RAE.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need of 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.
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 101
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 18% 24% 11% 44% 26% 45% 17% 18% 23% 73%
Contains more Iron +181.3%
Contains more Zinc +18.6%
Contains more Copper +71.2%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +68.6%
Contains more Potassium +194.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Phosphorus - 101

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 B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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 18% 0% 0% 1% 27% 29% 13% 24% 14% 30% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.3%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Equal in Water - 32.2
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 Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Carbs +19.1%
Equal in Water - 32.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.7%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 5.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.645 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.5%
Contains less Saturated 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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Coffeecake Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 43.3g Coffeecake
Protein 8g 7g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 15.2g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 44.3g Coffeecake
Calories 374kcal 339kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Coffeecake
Fiber 1g 1g
Calcium 35mg 59mg Coffeecake
Iron 1.8mg 0.64mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 108mg 101mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 289mg Coffeecake
Sodium 417mg 339mg Coffeecake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.59mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.052mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.172mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 13.3µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 287IU Coffeecake
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 86µg Coffeecake
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.105mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.125mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.682mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.4mg Coffeecake
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.058mg Coffeecake
Folate 60µg 39µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.34µg Coffeecake
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.076mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.326mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.568mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.401mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.144mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.352mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.361mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.186mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 85mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 5.391g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g Coffeecake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Coffeecake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 7.129g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.645g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Coffeecake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
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 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 ($)
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. 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.