Danish pastry vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Danish pastry and White cake?
- Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, yet White cake is higher in Calcium.
- Danish pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 15% more.
- Danish pastry has 23 times more Cholesterol than White cake. While Danish pastry has 23mg of Cholesterol, White cake has only 1mg.
We used Danish pastry, cheese and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +76.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +157.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -31.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +68.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +235% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +112.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.9% |
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Other
~1.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +206.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 374kcal | 356kcal |
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| Protein | 8g | 4.4g |
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| Fats | 21.9g | 10.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 62.2g |
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| Carbs | 37.2g | 63.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 23mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 98mg | 99mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.16mg |
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| Sugar | 6.95g | 57.39g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1g | |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.067mg |
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| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.33mg |
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| Phosphorus | 108mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 417mg | 284mg |
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| Vitamin A | 128IU | 42IU |
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| Vitamin A | 35µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.277mg |
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| Selenium | 18.9µg | 10.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.128mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.189mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 1.063mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.167mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 60µg | 31µg |
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| Choline | 20.1mg | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.794g | 3.897g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.313g | 3.692g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 2.162g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.054mg |
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| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.157mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.199mg |
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| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.338mg |
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| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.204mg |
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| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.228mg |
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| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.229mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.099mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
White cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.897g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 50.44g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)