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Danish pastry vs. Whisky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Danish pastry and Whisky?

  • Danish pastry is richer than Whisky in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% more.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, whiskey, 86 proof types in this article.

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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 more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +8900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Potassium +9700%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +535.7%
Contains more Manganese +4287.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 1% 0% 2% 1% 0% 1% 5% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +8900%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Potassium +9700%
Contains more Zinc +3400%
Contains more Copper +535.7%
Contains more Manganese +4287.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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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Whisky
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37100%
Contains more Water +103.5%
Contains more Other +2300%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +37100%
Contains more Water +103.5%
Contains more Other +2300%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Whisky Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 0.1g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 0g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 0g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 0.1g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 250kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0.1g Whisky
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 0mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 0.02mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 0mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 3mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 1mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 0mg Whisky
Zinc 0.7mg 0.02mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.014mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.008mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.008mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.001mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.05mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Whisky
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0g Whisky
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Whisky
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
0%
Whisky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
1%
Whisky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whisky
Whisky contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whisky
Whisky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Whisky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174819/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.