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Danish pastry vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Focaccia different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Vitamin B12, while Focaccia is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than Focaccia.
  • Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol.

Danish pastry, cheese and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types were used in this article.

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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 -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.364
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains less Sodium -25.7%
Contains more Selenium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains more Zinc +90%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Copper - 0.091
Equal in Manganese - 0.364

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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Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Folate +130%
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% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +305.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Folate +130%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Contains more Water +46.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.77
Equal in Carbs - 35.82
Equal in Other - 1.61
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Fats +177.6%
Contains more Water +46.2%
Equal in Protein - 8.77
Equal in Carbs - 35.82
Equal in Other - 1.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +99.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%

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 Focaccia
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 Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 34.02g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 21.9g 7.89g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 35.82g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 249kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 1g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 35mg 35mg
Iron 1.8mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 108mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 98mg 114mg Focaccia
Sodium 417mg 561mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.089mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.351mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 18.9µg 15.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.113mg Focaccia
Folate 60µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 5.7µg 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 Focaccia
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.877g Focaccia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 5.67g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.994g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.