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Danish pastry vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and White Bread

  • Danish pastry is richer in Vitamin B12, yet White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Danish pastry is 30% higher.
  • White Bread contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs).

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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 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +311.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +100.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.74mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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% 7.7% 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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3350%
Contains more CholineCholine +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +85%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.243mg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +557.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
Contains more WaterWater +16%
Contains more OtherOther +32%

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1788.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +60.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry White Bread Opinion
Calories 374kcal 266kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 21.9g 3.33g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 46.72g White Bread
Carbs 37.2g 49.42g White Bread
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg White Bread
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 23mg White Bread
Calcium 35mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 98mg 126mg White Bread
Iron 1.8mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 6.95g 5.67g White Bread
Fiber 1g 2.7g White Bread
Copper 0.089mg 0.101mg White Bread
Zinc 0.7mg 0.74mg White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 108mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 490mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 1IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.22mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 18.9µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.243mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.087mg White Bread
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg 14.6mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.599g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.602g 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
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry White Bread
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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.096g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.