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Danish pastry vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and dough

  • Danish pastry is richer in vitamin B12, yet dough is richer in vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for dough is 43% higher.
  • Dough contains less saturated fat.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than dough.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +48.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.4%
Contains more IronIron +117.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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%
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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% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +885.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +151.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +105%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +805%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
~equal in Water ~33g

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
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3025.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +201.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Dough DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.71mg 43%
Fats 21.9g 2.42g 30%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.529g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.362g 27%
Iron 1.8mg 3.91mg 26%
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.817mg 18%
Selenium 18.9µg 28.6µg 18%
Starch 44.23g 18%
Folate 60µg 123µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.427mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.855g 11%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.577mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Sodium 417mg 602mg 8%
Copper 0.089mg 0.152mg 7%
Protein 8g 10.75g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.107mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.7µg 5%
Calories 374kcal 272kcal 5%
Carbs 37.2g 51.88g 5%
Fiber 1g 2.2g 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 32mg 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.04mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.455mg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 8mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.21mg 1%
Fructose 0.51g 1%
Potassium 98mg 117mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 49.68g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 4.62g N/A
Phosphorus 108mg 105mg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Dough
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
40%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.265g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dough
Dough is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 185mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.