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 covers your daily need of 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.
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.
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Sodium
-12.6%
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Zinc
+40%
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Selenium
+87.1%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+40.6%
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Magnesium
+13.3%
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Phosphorus
+140.7%
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Potassium
+36.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
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Sodium
-12.6%
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Zinc
+40%
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Selenium
+87.1%
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Calcium
+14.3%
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Iron
+40.6%
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Magnesium
+13.3%
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Phosphorus
+140.7%
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Potassium
+36.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.09
Equal in Manganese - 0.333
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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Vitamin A
+814.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+233.3%
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Vitamin E
+468.6%
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Vitamin B1
+105.3%
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Vitamin B2
+15.8%
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Vitamin B3
+45.5%
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Vitamin B5
+24%
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Vitamin B6
+25%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin K
+42%
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Vitamin A
+814.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+233.3%
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Vitamin E
+468.6%
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Vitamin B1
+105.3%
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Vitamin B2
+15.8%
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Vitamin B3
+45.5%
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Vitamin B5
+24%
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Vitamin B6
+25%
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Folate
+53.3%
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Vitamin K
+42%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+50.7%
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Water
+50.8%
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Fats
+13.8%
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Carbs
+26.5%
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+25.3%
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
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1.5 g
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
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20.82 g
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1.88 g
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Protein
+50.7%
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+50.8%
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+13.8%
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+26.5%
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+25.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+52%
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
Saturated Fat:
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.915 g
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Saturated Fat
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.4%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 36.2g | 45.36g |
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| Protein | 8g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 21.9g | 24.93g |
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| Carbs | 37.2g | 47.06g |
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| Calories | 374kcal | 434kcal |
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| Starch | 25.91g |
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| Sugar | 6.95g | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 40mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 260mg |
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| Potassium | 98mg | 134mg |
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| Sodium | 417mg | 477mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.5mg |
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| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 128IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 92µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 9.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 10mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.794g | 11.105g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.313g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 3.915g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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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
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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Doughnuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)