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 for 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.
- Feta has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1308.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +212% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +178.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1153.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +224.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +745% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +283.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.21 g
Fats:
21.28 g
Carbs:
4.09 g
Water:
55.22 g
Other:
5.2 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +75.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +246.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +809.5% |
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Fats
~21.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.591 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +144.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.69µg | 0.2µg | 62% |
| Calcium | 493mg | 35mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.844mg | 0.26mg | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 14.946g | 6.794g | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 337mg | 108mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424mg | 0.04mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 917mg | 417mg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 23mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.7mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.623g | 11.313g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.028mg | 0.351mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.65mg | 1.8mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.591g | 2.575g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.967mg | 0.304mg | 13% |
| Protein | 14.21g | 8g | 12% |
| Carbs | 4.09g | 37.2g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 125µg | 35µg | 10% |
| Folate | 32µg | 60µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 15µg | 18.9µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.991mg | 2mg | 6% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 374kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.032mg | 0.089mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 6.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.154mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 16IU | 2IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Fats | 21.28g | 21.9g | 1% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 20.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.09g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.09g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.2mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.637mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.803mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.395mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.219mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.368mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.065mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.397mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
54%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 500mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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