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Margarine vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Margarine and Danish pastry

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Danish pastry has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 87% more.
  • Margarine has 26 times more Vitamin E than Danish pastry. Margarine has 9mg of Vitamin E , while Danish pastry has 0.35mg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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 less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2060%
Contains more Potassium +444.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +2900%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +2060%
Contains more Potassium +444.4%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 A +2694.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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 A +2694.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +2471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +1247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +8595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +5900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +268.5%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Carbs +5214.3%
Contains more Water +90.1%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 Fats +268.5%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Protein +4900%
Contains more Carbs +5214.3%
Contains more Water +90.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +843.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +243.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +843.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 0.16g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 80.71g 21.9g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 717kcal 374kcal Margarine
Sugar 0g 6.95g Margarine
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 3mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 0.06mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 3mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 5mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 18mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 2mg 417mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 3577IU 128IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 35µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.35mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 1µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 93µg 6.9µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 15.189g 6.794g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 11.313g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 2.575g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.395g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.