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

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A recap on differences between Danish pastry and Pound cake

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, Manganese, and Copper, however, Pound cake is higher in Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily Selenium needs 25% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 3 times less Manganese than Danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of Manganese, while Pound cake contains 0.11mg.
  • Pound cake has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +278%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Equal in Sodium - 377
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +62.8%
Contains more Copper +111.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.1%
Contains more Selenium +278%
Contains more Calcium +34.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.6%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Equal in Sodium - 377

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +305.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.173
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.249
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.036

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Equal in Other - 1.53
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Contains more Water +21.4%
Contains more Carbs +44.2%
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +274.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.8%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 8g 5g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 13.96g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 374kcal 353kcal Danish pastry
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 6.95g 33.36g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 0.6g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.48mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 98mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 417mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.7mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.042mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.11mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 5µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 2IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.173mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.249mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.615mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.036mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 42µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 6.9µg 1.7µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.041mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.204mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.397mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.198mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.117mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.239mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.249mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.117mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 66mg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.192g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 3.02g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.983g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.41g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.