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Danish pastry vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between danish pastry and wheat

  • Danish pastry contains less selenium, manganese, phosphorus, copper, zinc, magnesium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron than wheat .
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 128% higher.
  • Wheat contains 15 times less saturated fat than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of saturated fat, while wheat contains 0.454g.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Wheat, durum.

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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 103% 10% 38% 132% 184% 113% 218% 0.26% 393% 488%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +860%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +339.8%
Contains more IronIron +95.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +521.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +494.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +370.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +758.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +373%
~equal in Calcium ~34mg

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% 105% 28% 126% 56% 97% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +207.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +947.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more FatsFats +786.6%
Contains more WaterWater +187%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.2%
Contains more OtherOther +18.7%

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
26% 19% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.978 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3188.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +163.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Wheat DV% diff.
Selenium 18.9µg 89.4µg 128%
Manganese 0.351mg 3.012mg 116%
Phosphorus 108mg 508mg 57%
Copper 0.089mg 0.553mg 52%
Magnesium 15mg 144mg 31%
Zinc 0.7mg 4.16mg 31%
Fats 21.9g 2.47g 30%
Vitamin B3 2mg 6.738mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.419mg 29%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.454g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.344g 27%
Iron 1.8mg 3.52mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.419mg 19%
Sodium 417mg 2mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.935mg 13%
Carbs 37.2g 71.13g 11%
Protein 8g 13.68g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.121mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.978g 11%
Potassium 98mg 431mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Folate 60µg 43µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calories 374kcal 339kcal 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 71.13g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 35mg 34mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.176mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.366mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.533mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.934mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.303mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.221mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.594mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.322mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
34%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
168%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.