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Danish pastry vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and feta

  • Danish pastry is richer in iron, yet feta is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for feta is 62% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 3 times more iron than feta. Danish pastry contains 1.8mg of iron, while feta contains 0.65mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.
  • Feta has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more IronIron +176.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1153.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1308.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +311.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +212%

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +745%

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +809.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.6%
Contains more WaterWater +75.9%
Contains more OtherOther +246.7%
~equal in Fats ~21.28g

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +144.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +335.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.69µg 62%
Calcium 35mg 493mg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.844mg 45%
Saturated fat 6.794g 14.946g 37%
Phosphorus 108mg 337mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.424mg 30%
Sodium 417mg 917mg 22%
Cholesterol 23mg 89mg 22%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.88mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 4.623g 17%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.028mg 14%
Iron 1.8mg 0.65mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.591g 13%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.967mg 13%
Protein 8g 14.21g 12%
Carbs 37.2g 4.09g 11%
Vitamin A 35µg 125µg 10%
Folate 60µg 32µg 7%
Selenium 18.9µg 15µg 7%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.991mg 6%
Calories 374kcal 264kcal 6%
Copper 0.089mg 0.032mg 6%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 1.8µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.154mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 2IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.18mg 1%
Fats 21.9g 21.28g 1%
Potassium 98mg 62mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Choline 20.1mg 15.4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 6.95g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.397mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.