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

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What are the differences between danish pastry and potato pancake?

  • Danish pastry is higher in selenium, yet potato pancake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, copper, choline, and fiber.
  • Potato pancake's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 31% more.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more saturated fat than potato pancake. While danish pastry has 6.794g of saturated fat, potato pancake has only 2.496g.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Potato pancakes types 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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +534.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.5%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg
~equal in Iron ~1.67mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +27500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45%
Contains more CholineCholine +269.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~32µg

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% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +48.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.8%
Contains more WaterWater +52.1%
Contains more OtherOther +138.7%

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
18% 27% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.496 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.73 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.516 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +203.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Potato pancake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 7.516g 33%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 27.6mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.448mg 31%
Cholesterol 23mg 95mg 24%
Saturated fat 6.794g 2.496g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 3.73g 19%
Selenium 18.9µg 8.9µg 18%
Sodium 417mg 764mg 15%
Potassium 98mg 622mg 15%
Fats 21.9g 14.76g 11%
Choline 20.1mg 74.2mg 10%
Copper 0.089mg 0.18mg 10%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.757mg 9%
Fiber 1g 3.3g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.173mg 7%
Calories 374kcal 268kcal 5%
Folate 60µg 41µg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.29µg 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.7µg 4%
Protein 8g 6.08g 4%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.26mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.158mg 3%
Carbs 37.2g 27.81g 3%
Phosphorus 108mg 128mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.672mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 1.67mg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.23mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 24.51g N/A
Calcium 35mg 32mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 1.79g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.7mg 0%
Vitamin A 35µg 32µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.141mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Potato 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
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.