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Danish pastry vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Pancake different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Pancake is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 23% more than Pancake.
  • Danish pastry contains 5 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pancake. Danish pastry contains 11.313g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Pancake contains 2.474g.
  • Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Danish pastry, cheese and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe types were 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.
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 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Iron ~1.8mg
~equal in Sodium ~439mg

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 1% 12% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.201mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.22µg

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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25%
Contains more FatsFats +125.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.4%
Contains more WaterWater +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80%

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
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +357.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.7%

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 Pancake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pancake Opinion
Calories 374kcal 227kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 6.4g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 9.7g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Pancake
Net carbs 36.2g 28.3g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 28.3g Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 59mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Pancake
Calcium 35mg 219mg Pancake
Potassium 98mg 132mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 1.8mg
Sugar 6.95g Pancake
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.049mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.56mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 159mg Pancake
Sodium 417mg 439mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A 35µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.2mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 14.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.201mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.567mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.046mg Pancake
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 38µg Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.122g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 2.474g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 4.447g Pancake
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.08mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.237mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.297mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.513mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.321mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.147mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.319mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.335mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.152mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Pancake
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
19%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.672g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
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 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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.