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Danish pastry vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between danish pastry and spelt

  • Danish pastry has less manganese, copper, phosphorus, fiber, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Spelt covers your daily manganese needs 114% more than danish pastry.
  • Spelt contains 52 times less sodium than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 417mg of sodium, while spelt contains 8mg.
  • The glycemic index of spelt is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Spelt, uncooked.

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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%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +61.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +806.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +295.9%
Contains more IronIron +146.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +474.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +368.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +271.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +749.9%

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%
Spelt
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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% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +91.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +475%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Spelt
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more FatsFats +801.2%
Contains more WaterWater +184.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.7%
Contains more OtherOther +19.3%

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
Spelt
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2442.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +104.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Spelt DV% diff.
Manganese 0.351mg 2.983mg 114%
Copper 0.089mg 0.511mg 47%
Phosphorus 108mg 401mg 42%
Fiber 1g 10.7g 39%
Iron 1.8mg 4.44mg 33%
Fats 21.9g 2.43g 30%
Vitamin B3 2mg 6.843mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.406g 29%
Magnesium 15mg 136mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.445g 27%
Zinc 0.7mg 3.28mg 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Sodium 417mg 8mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.23mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.068mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.364mg 15%
Selenium 18.9µg 11.7µg 13%
Protein 8g 14.57g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.113mg 11%
Carbs 37.2g 70.19g 11%
Potassium 98mg 388mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.258g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Folate 60µg 45µg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 3.6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.79mg 3%
Calories 374kcal 338kcal 2%
Calcium 35mg 27mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 59.49g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 6.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Spelt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 409mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.388g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.