Doughnuts vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between doughnuts and danish pastry
- Doughnuts have more phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, iron, folate, and vitamin B3; however, danish pastry is higher in selenium and vitamin B12.
- Doughnuts cover your daily need for phosphorus, 22% more than danish pastry.
- Doughnuts have 6 times more vitamin E than danish pastry. While doughnuts have 1.99mg of vitamin E, danish pastry has only 0.35mg.
- Danish pastry has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of doughnuts is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 | +13.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +140.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +468.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +105.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +42% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +85.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +775% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +233.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 108mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 11.105g | 6.794g | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.19mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 18.9µg | 16% |
| Starch | 25.91g | 11% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.99mg | 0.35mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.915g | 2.575g | 9% |
| Folate | 92µg | 60µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.544g | 11.313g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.91mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0.2µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.31g | 8g | 5% |
| Fats | 24.93g | 21.9g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Choline | 37.3mg | 20.1mg | 3% |
| Calories | 434kcal | 374kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 477mg | 417mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Carbs | 47.06g | 37.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 9.8µg | 6.9µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.333mg | 0.351mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.304mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 45.36g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 18.15g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.239g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.573g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
11.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +52% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.4% |
