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Danish pastry vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and potato bread?

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium and vitamin B2, yet potato bread is richer in phosphorus, fiber, potassium, folate, calcium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Potato bread's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 37% higher.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than potato bread.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, potato types in this comparison.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +437.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +632.7%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.094mg

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% 12% 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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +480%
Contains more FolateFolate +110%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.188mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~6.8µg
~equal in Choline ~18.4mg

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more FatsFats +599.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +150%
~equal in Water ~33.55g

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 Potato bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Potato bread DV% diff.
Phosphorus 108mg 369mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0g 31%
Fats 21.9g 3.13g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0g 28%
Fiber 1g 6.3g 21%
Potassium 98mg 718mg 18%
Selenium 18.9µg 9.5µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0g 17%
Folate 60µg 126µg 17%
Calcium 35mg 188mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.232mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.106mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.817mg 10%
Protein 8g 12.5g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.44mg 7%
Iron 1.8mg 2.25mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.25mg 5%
Calories 374kcal 266kcal 5%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.253mg 4%
Carbs 37.2g 47.07g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.15µg 2%
Sodium 417mg 375mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.47mg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 24µg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.094mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 40.77g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 9.38g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.188mg 0%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6.8µg 0%
Choline 20.1mg 18.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.224mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.268mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.44mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.311mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.285mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.305mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.143mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato bread
Potato bread contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato bread
Potato bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.