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Danish pastry vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Muffin different?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, Choline, Vitamin E , and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 27% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Muffin. While Danish pastry contains 6.794g of Saturated Fat, Muffin contains only 2.844g.

Danish pastry, cheese and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
5
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5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.5%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +38.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Zinc +89.2%
Contains more Copper +48.3%
Contains more Selenium +130.5%
Contains more Calcium +25.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.2%
Contains more Potassium +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -19.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%

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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
6
:
5
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +468.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Danish pastry
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more Vitamin E +365.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +468.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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:
1
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Equal in Other - 1.48
Danish pastry
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +78.2%
Contains more Fats +36.3%
Contains more Water +25.8%
Contains more Carbs +42.5%
Equal in Other - 1.48

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.7%
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +214.7%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 8g 4.49g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 16.07g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 53g Muffin
Calories 374kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 6.95g 31.47g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 35mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 1.8mg 1.3mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 10mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 146mg Muffin
Potassium 98mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 417mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.7mg 0.37mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.06mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 18.9µg 8.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 73IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 21µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.168mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.163mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.418mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.04mg
Folate 60µg 48µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.16µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.066mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.181mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.224mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.421mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.199mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.115mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.277mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.257mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.128mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 30mg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.2g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.822g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.95g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.52g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.