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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 from Dough is 43% higher.
  • Dough contains less Saturated Fat.

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%
Dough
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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% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Dough
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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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12700%
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
Dough
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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 Opinion
Calories 374kcal 272kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 10.75g Dough
Fats 21.9g 2.42g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 49.68g Dough
Carbs 37.2g 51.88g Dough
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Dough
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Dough
Calcium 35mg 52mg Dough
Potassium 98mg 117mg Dough
Iron 1.8mg 3.91mg Dough
Sugar 6.95g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 1g 2.2g Dough
Copper 0.089mg 0.152mg Dough
Zinc 0.7mg 1.04mg Dough
Starch 44.23g Dough
Phosphorus 108mg 105mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 602mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 1IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.21mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 18.9µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.71mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.427mg Dough
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.817mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.107mg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.7µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 123µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg 8mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.362g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.855g Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough

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.