Ice cream vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between ice cream and danish pastry
- Ice cream has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, danish pastry is richer in selenium, iron, manganese, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Danish pastry covers your daily selenium needs 31% more than ice cream.
- Danish pastry has 4 times less calcium than ice cream. Ice cream has 128mg of calcium, while danish pastry has 35mg.
- Ice cream contains less sodium.
- Ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, vanilla 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 CalciumCalcium | +265.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +103.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +287% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4287.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +950% |
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 CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +237.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +91.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +95% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +363.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1624.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +94.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +99.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +57.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +281% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +469.7% |
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Saturated fat
~6.794g
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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| Selenium | 1.8µg | 18.9µg | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.969g | 11.313g | 21% |
| Iron | 0.09mg | 1.8mg | 21% |
| Fats | 11g | 21.9g | 17% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 417mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.351mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.452g | 2.575g | 14% |
| Folate | 5µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Protein | 3.5g | 8g | 9% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 35mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 35µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.39µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Calories | 207kcal | 374kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.089mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 23mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 0.304mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 6.9µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 23.6g | 37.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 98mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.24mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Choline | 26mg | 20.1mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.7g | 1g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.048mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.9g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 21.22g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.69mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 108mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 6.79g | 6.794g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
| 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
18%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ice cream is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.0039999999999996g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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.