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Danish pastry vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between danish pastry and shortcake

  • Danish pastry has more vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat, while shortcake has more calcium, vitamin B1, iron, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for calcium is 17% higher.
  • Shortcake contains 8 times less cholesterol than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 23mg of cholesterol, while shortcake contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +485.7%
Contains more IronIron +41.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Potassium ~106mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.33mg

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 0.67% 6% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.272mg

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% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.1%
Contains more FatsFats +54.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
~equal in Water ~28.4g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Shortcake DV% diff.
Calcium 35mg 205mg 17%
Saturated fat 6.794g 3.772g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 6.045g 13%
Fats 21.9g 14.2g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.311mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 2.54mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.632g 7%
Cholesterol 23mg 3mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.07µg 5%
Phosphorus 108mg 143mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Carbs 37.2g 48.5g 4%
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.573mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sodium 417mg 506mg 4%
Protein 8g 6.1g 4%
Selenium 18.9µg 17µg 3%
Folate 60µg 53µg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.48mg 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.248mg 1%
Calories 374kcal 346kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.272mg 1%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.33mg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.076mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 48.5g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Potassium 98mg 106mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.184mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.238mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.449mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.302mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.273mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.14mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.