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.
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Sodium
-17.6%
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Zinc
+45.8%
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Copper
+17.1%
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Selenium
+11.2%
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Calcium
+485.7%
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Iron
+41.1%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 106
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
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Sodium
-17.6%
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Zinc
+45.8%
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Copper
+17.1%
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Selenium
+11.2%
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Calcium
+485.7%
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Iron
+41.1%
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Phosphorus
+32.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Potassium - 106
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
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
+77.8%
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Vitamin B5
+22.6%
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Vitamin B6
+33.3%
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Folate
+13.2%
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Vitamin B12
+185.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+63.7%
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Vitamin B3
+28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
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Vitamin A
+77.8%
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Vitamin B5
+22.6%
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Vitamin B6
+33.3%
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Folate
+13.2%
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Vitamin B12
+185.7%
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Vitamin C
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+63.7%
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Vitamin B3
+28.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.272
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+31.1%
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Fats
+54.2%
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Water
+10.6%
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Carbs
+30.4%
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Other
+86.7%
Equal in Water - 28.4
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
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Protein
+31.1%
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Fats
+54.2%
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+10.6%
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Carbs
+30.4%
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+86.7%
Equal in Water - 28.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.1%
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Saturated Fat
-44.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+41%
Saturated Fat:
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.575 g
Saturated Fat:
3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.632 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.1%
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Saturated Fat
-44.5%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 36.2g | 48.5g |
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| Protein | 8g | 6.1g |
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| Fats | 21.9g | 14.2g |
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| Carbs | 37.2g | 48.5g |
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| Calories | 374kcal | 346kcal |
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| Sugar | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 1g |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 205mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.54mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 16mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 143mg |
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| Potassium | 98mg | 106mg |
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| Sodium | 417mg | 506mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.48mg |
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| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.33mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin A | 128IU | 72IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg | 18µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.272mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 2.573mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.248mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.03mg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.184mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.238mg |
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| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.449mg |
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| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.115mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.302mg |
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| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.273mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.14mg |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.794g | 3.772g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.313g | 6.045g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 3.632g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.