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Danish pastry vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between danish pastry and doughnuts

  • Danish pastry has more selenium and vitamin B12; however, doughnuts are higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, iron, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Doughnuts cover your daily need for phosphorus, 22% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more vitamin B12 than doughnuts. While danish pastry has 0.2µg of vitamin B12, doughnuts have only 0.06µg.
  • Danish pastry has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of doughnuts is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Danish pastry, cheese and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

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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% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more IronIron +40.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.09mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.333mg

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%
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% 1.3% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +775%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +468.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
~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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +13.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25.3%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Doughnuts DV% diff.
Phosphorus 108mg 260mg 22%
Saturated fat 6.794g 11.105g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.39mg 17%
Selenium 18.9µg 10.1µg 16%
Starch 25.91g 11%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.99mg 11%
Iron 1.8mg 2.53mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.915g 9%
Folate 60µg 92µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 8.544g 7%
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.91mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.06µg 6%
Protein 8g 5.31g 5%
Fats 21.9g 24.93g 5%
Cholesterol 23mg 10mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.301mg 3%
Vitamin A 35µg 4µg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 37.3mg 3%
Calories 374kcal 434kcal 3%
Sodium 417mg 477mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Carbs 37.2g 47.06g 3%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 9.8µg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg 2%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.333mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 134mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.377mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.05mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 40mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 45.36g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 18.15g N/A
Copper 0.089mg 0.09mg 0%
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 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.