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Danish pastry vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between danish pastry and fast food

  • Danish pastry has less vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 29% more.
  • Danish pastry has 2 times more saturated fat than fast food. Danish pastry has 6.794g of saturated fat, while fast food has 4.493g.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index than danish pastry.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +77.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101%
Contains more IronIron +70%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains more ZincZinc +260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.357mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.3µg

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +180.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +345%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.38mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +82.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.5%
Contains more WaterWater +22.5%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -33.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.89µg 29%
Vitamin B3 2mg 5.617mg 23%
Protein 8g 16.52g 17%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.52mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 4.835g 16%
Iron 1.8mg 3.06mg 16%
Fats 21.9g 12.01g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.212mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.317mg 11%
Saturated fat 6.794g 4.493g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.363mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.68g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.53mg 5%
Folate 60µg 80µg 5%
Sodium 417mg 331mg 4%
Calories 374kcal 297kcal 4%
Phosphorus 108mg 134mg 4%
Copper 0.089mg 0.121mg 4%
Cholesterol 23mg 33mg 3%
Vitamin A 35µg 9µg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Selenium 18.9µg 20.3µg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.7g 3%
Potassium 98mg 197mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 62mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 27mg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 34.4mg 3%
Carbs 37.2g 31.5g 2%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 4.9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 4.88g N/A
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.38mg 0%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.357mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.301g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.