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Danish pastry vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and French toast

  • Danish pastry is richer in Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet French toast is richer in Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from French toast is 31% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than French toast. Danish pastry contains 11.313g of Monounsaturated Fat, while French toast contains 4.524g.
  • French toast contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk.

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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% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.67mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.1µg

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% 7.7% 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 1% 30% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +293%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +55%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.204mg

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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +102.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.8%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20%
~equal in Protein ~7.7g

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
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.594 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +150.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.594g

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 French toast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry French toast Opinion
Calories 374kcal 229kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 7.7g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 10.8g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg French toast
Net carbs 36.2g 25g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 25g Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 116mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 17mg French toast
Calcium 35mg 100mg French toast
Potassium 98mg 134mg French toast
Iron 1.8mg 1.67mg Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g French toast
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.058mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.67mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 117mg French toast
Sodium 417mg 479mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A 35µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.188mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.628mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.074mg French toast
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 43µg Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.723g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.524g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.594g French toast
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.293mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.644mg 0.621mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.413mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.389mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.205mg 0.179mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.01g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry French toast
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
24%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.071g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.