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Danish pastry vs. Marble cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Danish pastry and Marble cake

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B12, and Folate, however, Marble cake has more Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 30% more.
  • Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, pudding-type, marble, dry mix.

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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 13% 23% 11% 61% 45% 9.5% 118% 68% 18% 14%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +626.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.62mg

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 0% 0.12% 17% 0% 45% 30% 29% 5.8% 5.8% 0% 7% 27% 2.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +146.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +142.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.181mg

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
3% 12% 80% 3% 2%
Protein: 3.4 g
Fats: 11.7 g
Carbs: 79.5 g
Water: 3.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +135.3%
Contains more FatsFats +87.2%
Contains more WaterWater +912.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.7%
Contains more OtherOther +53.3%

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
22% 43% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.45 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.779 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +138.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Marble cake Opinion
Calories 374kcal 416kcal Marble cake
Protein 8g 3.4g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 11.7g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 76.6g Marble cake
Carbs 37.2g 79.5g Marble cake
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Marble cake
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Marble cake
Calcium 35mg 76mg Marble cake
Potassium 98mg 123mg Marble cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.62mg Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 35.71g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 2.9g Marble cake
Copper 0.089mg 0.135mg Marble cake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 275mg Marble cake
Sodium 417mg 519mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.85mg Marble cake
Manganese 0.351mg 0.139mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 2.6µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.181mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.13mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.546mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.096mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.025mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.8µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 36µg Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg 4.5mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.45g Marble cake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.75g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.779g Marble cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.049mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.105mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.127mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.22mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.133mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.049mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.158mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.164mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.065mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Marble cake
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
13%
Marble cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
38%
Marble cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marble cake
Marble cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
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 ($)
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.

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.