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Gingerbread vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gingerbread and Danish pastry

  • Gingerbread has more Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Danish pastry has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Gingerbread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 14% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Gingerbread. Gingerbread contains 0.19mg of Vitamin B6, while Danish pastry contains 0.04mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Gingerbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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 +102.9%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +348%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Copper +119.1%
Contains more Manganese +94.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +79.5%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +102.9%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +348%
Contains less Sodium -21.6%
Contains more Copper +119.1%
Contains more Manganese +94.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +79.5%
Contains more Selenium +16%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
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 B5 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin A +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.1%
Contains more Folate +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +233.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +32.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +105.1%
Contains more Fats +33.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Carbs +32.3%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +105.1%
Contains more Fats +33.5%
Contains more Water +12.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 36.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 16.4g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 49.2g 37.2g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Gingerbread
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 71mg 35mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.88mg 1.8mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 70mg 15mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 439mg 98mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 417mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.195mg 0.089mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.351mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 48IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.19mg
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.304mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.04mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.124mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.279mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.131mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.08mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.173mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.087mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 32mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 4.122g 6.794g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.001g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 2.575g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread Danish pastry
Low Fats diet ok
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
18%
Gingerbread
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.672g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.