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.
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% |
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.
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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
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.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
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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%

37%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%

47%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Potato pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Potato pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.298g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Potato pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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