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Pineapple cake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pineapple cake and Danish pastry

  • Pineapple cake is richer in Vitamin B1, and Calcium, yet Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pineapple cake is 12734% higher.
  • Pineapple cake contains 3 times more Calcium than Danish pastry. Pineapple cake contains 120mg of Calcium, while Danish pastry contains 35mg.
  • Pineapple cake contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pineapple upside-down, 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 +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +125.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Manganese - 0.351
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 56% 10% 36% 10% 42% 9% 29% 46% 52%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.7%
Contains more Zinc +125.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.1%
Equal in Copper - 0.089
Equal in Manganese - 0.351

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 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 4% 38250% 36% 23% 13% 8% 20% 10% 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 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +35.8%
Contains more Protein +128.6%
Contains more Fats +81%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 1.5
4% 12% 51% 32%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 12.1 g
Carbs: 50.5 g
Water: 32.3 g
Other: 1.6 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 +35.8%
Contains more Protein +128.6%
Contains more Fats +81%
Equal in Water - 31.4
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.8%
26% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 2.915 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.194 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.282 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +117.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pineapple cake Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 49.7g 36.2g Pineapple cake
Protein 3.5g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 12.1g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 50.5g 37.2g Pineapple cake
Calories 319kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Pineapple cake
Fiber 0.8g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 120mg 35mg Pineapple cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 82mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 112mg 98mg Pineapple cake
Sodium 319mg 417mg Pineapple cake
Zinc 0.31mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.087mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.35mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 9.4µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 253IU 128IU Pineapple cake
Vitamin A RAE 62µg 35µg Pineapple cake
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.1mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B1 153mg 0.19mg Pineapple cake
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.19mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.202mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 26µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.117mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.264mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.143mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.074mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.173mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.167mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.081mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 22mg 23mg Pineapple cake
Saturated Fat 2.915g 6.794g Pineapple cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.001g Pineapple cake
Monounsaturated Fat 5.194g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.282g 2.575g Pineapple cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pineapple cake 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
3198%
Pineapple cake
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Pineapple cake
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pineapple cake
Pineapple cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pineapple cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172703/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.