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Pancake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pancake and Danish pastry different?

  • Pancake is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Folate, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 23% more than Pancake.
  • Pancake contains 6 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. Pancake contains 219mg of Calcium, while Danish pastry contains 35mg.
  • Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol.

Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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 Calcium +525.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.8
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 417
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +525.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Copper +81.6%
Contains more Manganese +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +26.8%
Equal in Iron - 1.8
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Sodium - 417

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 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 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 A +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.6%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.19
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +68.5%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 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 Water +68.5%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Fats +125.8%
Contains more Carbs +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.3%
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +357.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pancake Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 28.3g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 6.4g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 9.7g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 28.3g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 227kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Pancake
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 219mg 35mg Pancake
Iron 1.8mg 1.8mg
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Pancake
Phosphorus 159mg 108mg Pancake
Potassium 132mg 98mg Pancake
Sodium 439mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.56mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.049mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.2mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 14.9µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 196IU 128IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 35µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.201mg 0.19mg Pancake
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.26mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.567mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.405mg 0.304mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.04mg Pancake
Folate 38µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.2µg Pancake
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.237mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.513mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.321mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.147mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.319mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.335mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.152mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 59mg 23mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.122g 6.794g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.001g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.474g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.447g 2.575g Pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pancake 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
21%
Pancake
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pancake
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.672g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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.
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.