Danish pastry vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Danish pastry and Puff pastry?
- Danish pastry is richer in Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, yet Puff pastry is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin K.
- Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 11% higher.
- Puff pastry contains less Cholesterol.
We used Danish pastry, cheese and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
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Calcium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+80%
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Potassium
+58.1%
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Zinc
+29.6%
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Iron
+44.4%
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Sodium
-39.3%
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Copper
+29.2%
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Manganese
+41%
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Selenium
+29.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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Calcium
+250%
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Phosphorus
+80%
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Potassium
+58.1%
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Zinc
+29.6%
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Iron
+44.4%
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Sodium
-39.3%
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Copper
+29.2%
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Manganese
+41%
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Selenium
+29.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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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Vitamin A
+12700%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+110.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+57.1%
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Vitamin B1
+70%
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Vitamin B3
+90%
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Vitamin K
+136.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
Equal in Folate - 55
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Vitamin A
+12700%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+110.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+57.1%
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Vitamin B1
+70%
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Vitamin B3
+90%
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Vitamin K
+136.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.258
Equal in Folate - 55
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+324.3%
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+50%
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Fats
+75.8%
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Carbs
+22.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
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1.5 g
Protein:
7.4 g
Fats:
38.5 g
Carbs:
45.7 g
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7.4 g
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1 g
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Water
+324.3%
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+50%
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Fats
+75.8%
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Carbs
+22.8%
Equal in Protein - 7.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.1%
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+763.2%
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
Saturated Fat:
5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
22.228 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+28.1%
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Saturated Fat
-19%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+763.2%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 36.2g | 44.2g |
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| Protein | 8g | 7.4g |
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| Fats | 21.9g | 38.5g |
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| Carbs | 37.2g | 45.7g |
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| Calories | 374kcal | 558kcal |
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| Sugar | 6.95g | 0.75g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 98mg | 62mg |
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| Sodium | 417mg | 253mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.115mg |
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| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.495mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg | 24.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 128IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.323mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.019mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 55µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 16.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.086mg |
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| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.198mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.275mg |
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| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.144mg |
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| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.131mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.367mg |
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| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.312mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.158mg |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.794g | 5.502g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.313g | 8.828g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 22.228g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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.