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Danish pastry vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between danish pastry and hamburgers

  • Danish pastry has more manganese; however, hamburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and calcium.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 52% more than danish pastry.
  • Hamburgers contain 2 times less manganese than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while hamburgers contain 0.217mg.
  • Hamburgers have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of hamburgers is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.6%
Contains more IronIron +60%
Contains more ZincZinc +310%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg
~equal in Sodium ~414mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +620%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.25mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.31mg
~equal in Folate ~56µg

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% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +52.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.5%
Contains more WaterWater +35.9%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Hamburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.44µg 52%
Selenium 18.9µg 34%
Vitamin B3 2mg 5.365mg 21%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.87mg 20%
Protein 8g 17.08g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.38g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 5.495g 15%
Iron 1.8mg 2.88mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.203mg 13%
Fats 21.9g 14.36g 12%
Cholesterol 23mg 47mg 8%
Saturated fat 6.794g 5.096g 8%
Calcium 35mg 102mg 7%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.217mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Calories 374kcal 295kcal 4%
Phosphorus 108mg 136mg 4%
Potassium 98mg 226mg 4%
Carbs 37.2g 24.1g 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Fructose 2.03g 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.217mg 2%
Folate 60µg 56µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.25mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 23.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 4.15g N/A
Fiber 1g 0.9g 0%
Copper 0.089mg 0.091mg 0%
Sodium 417mg 414mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.31mg 0%
Trans fat 0.814g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.505mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.698g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
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 ($)
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

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.