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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.
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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg

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% 7.7% 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% 0.06% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +224.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +90%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +136.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.258mg
~equal in Folate ~55µg

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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +324.3%
Contains more OtherOther +50%
Contains more FatsFats +75.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.4g

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -19%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Danish pastry Puff pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Puff pastry Opinion
Calories 374kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Protein 8g 7.4g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 38.5g Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 44.2g Puff pastry
Carbs 37.2g 45.7g Puff pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Puff pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Puff pastry
Calcium 35mg 10mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 62mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 1g 1.5g Puff pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.54mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 60mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 253mg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 1IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.258mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.019mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Folate 60µg 55µg Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg 6.2mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 5.502g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 8.828g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 22.228g Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.086mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.198mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.275mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.514mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.144mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.131mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.367mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.312mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.158mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.