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Danish pastry vs. Crouton — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Crouton?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Crouton is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Crouton's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 36% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crouton is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Croutons, plain types 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 less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Calcium +117.1%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115
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 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Contains less Sodium -40.3%
Contains more Calcium +117.1%
Contains more Iron +126.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +26.5%
Contains more Zinc +27.1%
Contains more Copper +83.1%
Contains more Manganese +42.5%
Contains more Selenium +98.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 115

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Folate +120%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +231.8%
Contains more Water +470.9%
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Other +66.7%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Fats +231.8%
Contains more Water +470.9%
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Carbs +97.6%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +269.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Crouton Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 68.4g Crouton
Protein 8g 11.9g Crouton
Fats 21.9g 6.6g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 73.5g Crouton
Calories 374kcal 407kcal Crouton
Sugar 6.95g Crouton
Fiber 1g 5.1g Crouton
Calcium 35mg 76mg Crouton
Iron 1.8mg 4.08mg Crouton
Magnesium 15mg 31mg Crouton
Phosphorus 108mg 115mg Crouton
Potassium 98mg 124mg Crouton
Sodium 417mg 698mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.89mg Crouton
Copper 0.089mg 0.163mg Crouton
Manganese 0.351mg 0.5mg Crouton
Selenium 18.9µg 37.5µg Crouton
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.623mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.272mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 2mg 5.439mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.026mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 132µg Crouton
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.14mg Crouton
Threonine 0.293mg 0.337mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.456mg Crouton
Leucine 0.644mg 0.832mg Crouton
Lysine 0.43mg 0.278mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.211mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.586mg Crouton
Valine 0.412mg 0.514mg Crouton
Histidine 0.205mg 0.255mg Crouton
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Crouton
Saturated Fat 6.794g 1.51g Crouton
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 3.059g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.273g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Crouton
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
38%
Crouton
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
70%
Crouton

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.284g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crouton
Crouton is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.