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Danish pastry vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Cornbread different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Cornbread is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 40% more than Danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry contains 2 times more Selenium than Cornbread. Danish pastry contains 18.9µg of Selenium, while Cornbread contains 8.7µg.
  • Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs 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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +58.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +262%
~equal in Iron ~1.85mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.67mg

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% 7.7% 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% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15%
Contains more CholineCholine +192%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.19mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.004mg
~equal in Folate ~55µg

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% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.4%
Contains more FatsFats +128.6%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +46.4%
Contains more OtherOther +50.7%

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
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +223.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cornbread Opinion
Calories 374kcal 330kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 6.59g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 9.58g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 36.2g 52.16g Cornbread
Carbs 37.2g 54.46g Cornbread
Cholesterol 23mg 57mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 17mg Cornbread
Calcium 35mg 135mg Cornbread
Potassium 98mg 133mg Cornbread
Iron 1.8mg 1.85mg Cornbread
Sugar 6.95g 16.05g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 2.3g Cornbread
Copper 0.089mg 0.073mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.67mg Danish pastry
Starch 35.66g Cornbread
Phosphorus 108mg 391mg Cornbread
Sodium 417mg 599mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 168IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg 35µg
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.51mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.351mg 0.222mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 8.7µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.19mg
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.175mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.004mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.23µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 6.9µg 3.7µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 55µg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.224g Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg 58.7mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 6.794g 3.732g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 3.494g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.963g Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.059mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.226mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.265mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.658mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.43mg 0.324mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.157mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.343mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.334mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.167mg Danish pastry
Fructose 0.2g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cornbread
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
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.062g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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.