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Danish pastry vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Danish pastry and Icing

  • Icing has less Selenium, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily Selenium needs 34% more than Icing.
  • Icing has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat.

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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 Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +18800%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%
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 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +188.2%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +18800%
Contains less Sodium -55.9%

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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Icing
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +337.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.4%
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 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +337.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +34.9%
Contains more Water +108.4%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +34.9%
Contains more Water +108.4%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +82.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.8%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Icing Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 67.89g Icing
Protein 8g 0g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 16.23g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 67.89g Icing
Calories 374kcal 418kcal Icing
Sugar 6.95g 63.1g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 3mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 0.16mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 1mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 18mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 34mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 184mg Icing
Zinc 0.7mg 0.07mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 0.1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.01mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.302mg Icing
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.22mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.055mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 8µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 13µg Icing
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 Icing
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.974g Icing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.86g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 7.951g Icing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Icing
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
12%
Icing
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
4%
Icing

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Icing
Icing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Icing
Icing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.82g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.