Focaccia vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Focaccia and Danish pastry different?
- Focaccia is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5, while Danish pastry is higher in Vitamin B12.
- Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 30% more than Focaccia.
- Focaccia contains 4 times more Vitamin E than Danish pastry. Focaccia contains 1.42mg of Vitamin E, while Danish pastry contains 0.35mg.
- Danish pastry is lower in Sodium.
Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Danish pastry, cheese types were used 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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +305.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +147.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +21.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +593.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.77 g
Fats:
7.89 g
Carbs:
35.82 g
Water:
45.91 g
Other:
1.61 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +177.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~8g
~equal in
Carbs
~37.2g
~equal in
Other
~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.994 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 | -87.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +99.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +159.1% |
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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| Calories | 249kcal | 374kcal |
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| Protein | 8.77g | 8g |
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| Fats | 7.89g | 21.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 34.02g | 36.2g |
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| Carbs | 35.82g | 37.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 35mg | 35mg | |
| Potassium | 114mg | 98mg |
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| Iron | 3.16mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.75g | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.089mg |
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| Zinc | 1.33mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 128mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 561mg | 417mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 0.35mg |
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| Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.351mg |
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| Selenium | 15.9µg | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 6.9µg |
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| Folate | 138µg | 60µg |
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| Choline | 2.9mg | 20.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.877g | 6.794g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.67g | 11.313g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 2.575g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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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
36%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Focaccia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.917g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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.