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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.
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +117.2%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +70.8%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +51.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Calcium +48.6%
Contains more Iron +117.2%
Contains more Magnesium +113.3%
Contains more Potassium +19.4%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +70.8%
Contains more Manganese +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +51.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 105

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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Dough
Contains more Vitamin A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Folate +105%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +273.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +167.5%
Contains more Folate +105%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +805%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Water - 33
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
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 Fats +805%
Contains more Protein +34.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.5%
Contains more Other +30%
Equal in Water - 33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3025.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +201.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 36.2g 49.68g Dough
Protein 8g 10.75g Dough
Fats 21.9g 2.42g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 51.88g Dough
Calories 374kcal 272kcal Danish pastry
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 6.95g 4.62g Dough
Fiber 1g 2.2g Dough
Calcium 35mg 52mg Dough
Iron 1.8mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 15mg 32mg Dough
Phosphorus 108mg 105mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 117mg Dough
Sodium 417mg 602mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 1.04mg Dough
Copper 0.089mg 0.152mg Dough
Manganese 0.351mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 18.9µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 128IU 1IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.21mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
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
Folate 60µg 123µg Dough
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.7µg 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
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.529g Dough
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.362g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.855g Danish pastry
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dough
Dough is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.