Danish pastry vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between danish pastry and gingerbread
- Danish pastry has more phosphorus, vitamin B2, and folate, while gingerbread has more manganese, iron, magnesium, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Gingerbread's daily need coverage for manganese is 14% higher.
- Gingerbread contains 2 times less phosphorus than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 108mg of phosphorus, while gingerbread contains 54mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in gingerbread is lower.
- Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.
The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.
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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 more ZincZinc | +79.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +366.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +348% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +94.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.7% |
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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| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.683mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.88mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 70mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 4.122g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.195mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 4.216g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 7.124g | 10% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 439mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 16.4g | 8% |
| Folate | 60µg | 33µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.06µg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 16.3µg | 5% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 49.2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 71mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 327mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 1.738mg | 2% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 356kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.375mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 49.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 6.95g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.131mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.003g | N/A |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.672g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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.