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Feta vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feta and Danish pastry

  • Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, yet Danish pastry is richer in Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Feta is 62% higher.
  • Feta contains 14 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. Feta contains 493mg of Calcium, while Danish pastry contains 35mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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 Calcium +1308.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains more Zinc +311.4%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +178.1%
Contains more Manganese +1153.6%
Contains more Selenium +26%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +1308.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +212%
Contains more Zinc +311.4%
Contains more Iron +176.9%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.5%
Contains more Copper +178.1%
Contains more Manganese +1153.6%
Contains more Selenium +26%

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.
Feta
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Contains more Vitamin A +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +745%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +224.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +745%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.8%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +283.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Water +75.9%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Contains more Carbs +809.5%
Equal in Fats - 21.9
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Water +75.9%
Contains more Other +246.7%
Contains more Carbs +809.5%
Equal in Fats - 21.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.7%
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Feta Danish pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 14.21g 8g Feta
Fats 21.28g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 4.09g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 264kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 4.09g 6.95g Feta
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 493mg 35mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Feta
Phosphorus 337mg 108mg Feta
Potassium 62mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 917mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 2.88mg 0.7mg Feta
Copper 0.032mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.028mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 15µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 422IU 128IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 35µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 16IU 2IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.26mg Feta
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.304mg Feta
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.04mg Feta
Folate 32µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.2µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.089mg Feta
Threonine 0.637mg 0.293mg Feta
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.371mg Feta
Leucine 1.395mg 0.644mg Feta
Lysine 1.219mg 0.43mg Feta
Methionine 0.368mg 0.174mg Feta
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.402mg Feta
Valine 1.065mg 0.412mg Feta
Histidine 0.397mg 0.205mg Feta
Cholesterol 89mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 14.946g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Feta Danish pastry
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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
57%
Feta
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.