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Danish pastry vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Danish pastry and Waffle

  • Danish pastry has more Monounsaturated Fat, however, Waffle has more Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 50% more.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Waffle. Danish pastry has 11.313g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Waffle has 3.521g.
  • Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Waffles, plain, 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.
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains less Sodium -18.4%
Contains more Copper +43.5%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Calcium +628.6%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.9%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains more Selenium +144.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.68

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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Waffle
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.073
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Folate +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.073

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.9
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.1%
Contains more Water +33.8%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.5%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +221.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.5%

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 Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 32.9g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 7.9g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 14.1g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 32.9g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 291kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Waffle
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 1.8mg 2.31mg Waffle
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Waffle
Phosphorus 108mg 190mg Waffle
Potassium 98mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 417mg 511mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.68mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.062mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.265mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 128IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 60µg 46µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.293mg 0.289mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.362mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.63mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.384mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.395mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.409mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.187mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 69mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.866g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 3.521g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Waffle
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.928g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.