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Danish pastry vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and sugar substitute

  • Danish pastry is richer in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, copper, and zinc, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 84% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 18 times more zinc than sugar substitute. Danish pastry contains 0.7mg of zinc, while sugar substitute contains 0.04mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.3%
Contains more IronIron +1025%
Contains more CopperCopper +1171.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -27.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1495.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2411.4%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +288.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +243.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.9%
Contains more OtherOther +168.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 35mg 879mg 84%
Selenium 18.9µg 34%
Fats 21.9g 0g 34%
Saturated fat 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 28%
Iron 1.8mg 0.16mg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.015mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 17%
Carbs 37.2g 84.77g 16%
Folate 60µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.015mg 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.022mg 14%
Phosphorus 108mg 8mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2mg 13%
Protein 8g 2.06g 12%
Copper 0.089mg 0.007mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 417mg 572mg 7%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Potassium 98mg 39mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.015mg 2%
Calories 374kcal 347kcal 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 84.17g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 4.03g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.