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

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Pineapple cake

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, yet Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12734% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 3 times more Vitamin B12 than Pineapple cake. Danish pastry contains 0.2µg of Vitamin B12, while Pineapple cake contains 0.08µg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe.

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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 9.3% 36% 9.9% 56% 29% 8.5% 35% 42% 46% 51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more IronIron +21.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +125.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.087mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.35mg

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 4% 15% 0% 0% 38250% 36% 22% 12% 7.8% 10% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80426.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +128.6%
Contains more FatsFats +81%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.8%
~equal in Water ~32.3g
~equal in Other ~1.6g

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
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.282 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +117.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.5%

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 Pineapple cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pineapple cake Opinion
Calories 374kcal 319kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 3.5g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 12.1g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.2mg Pineapple cake
Net carbs 36.2g 49.7g Pineapple cake
Carbs 37.2g 50.5g Pineapple cake
Cholesterol 23mg 22mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 120mg Pineapple cake
Potassium 98mg 112mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.48mg Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Pineapple cake
Fiber 1g 0.8g Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.087mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.31mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 82mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 319mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 128IU 253IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A 35µg 62µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 9.4µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 153mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.156mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.202mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.08µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 26µg Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.915g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 5.194g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.282g Pineapple cake
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.043mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.117mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.147mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.264mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.143mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.074mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.173mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.167mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.081mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Pineapple 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
2952%
Pineapple cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
32%
Pineapple cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.