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Lavash (Armenian Bread) vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between lavash (Armenian Bread) and danish pastry

  • Lavash (Armenian Bread) has more magnesium, phosphorus, and fiber; however, danish pastry is higher in selenium, monounsaturated fat, folate, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Danish pastry contains 5 times less phosphorus than lavash (Armenian Bread). Lavash (Armenian Bread) contains 496mg of phosphorus, while danish pastry contains 108mg.
  • Danish pastry has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of lavash (Armenian Bread) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Lavash (Armenian Bread) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +270.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +359.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +845%
~equal in Zinc ~0.7mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.35mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 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 CarbsCarbs +62.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1725%
Contains more WaterWater +16.3%
~equal in Protein ~8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 13% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 g
33% 55% 12%
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 -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11213%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +415%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lavash (Armenian Bread) Danish pastry DV% diff.
Phosphorus 496mg 108mg 55%
Fats 1.2g 21.9g 32%
Selenium 2µg 18.9µg 31%
Saturated fat 0.2g 6.794g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.1g 11.313g 28%
Copper 0.33mg 0.089mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.26mg 17%
Sodium 796mg 417mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 2.575g 14%
Folate 26µg 60µg 9%
Fiber 3.1g 1g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.19mg 8%
Iron 1.2mg 1.8mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Carbs 60.3g 37.2g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Manganese 0.5mg 0.351mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Calories 281kcal 374kcal 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 2mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Protein 8.7g 8g 1%
Potassium 125mg 98mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 35mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.7mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.35mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lavash (Armenian Bread) Danish pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.594g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lavash (Armenian Bread)
Lavash (Armenian Bread) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)

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. 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.