Pound cake vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pound cake and Danish pastry
- Pound cake has more Choline, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D, however, Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Copper.
- Danish pastry covers your daily Selenium needs 25% more than Pound cake.
- Danish pastry contains 17 times less Vitamin D than Pound cake. Pound cake contains 34IU of Vitamin D, while Danish pastry contains 2IU.
- Danish pastry has less Cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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 | +34.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +219.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +278% |
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 AVitamin A | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +85.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +226.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +305.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +44.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
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 | -29.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +274.6% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 374kcal |
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| Protein | 5g | 8g |
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| Fats | 13.96g | 21.9g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 53.04g | 36.2g |
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| Carbs | 53.64g | 37.2g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 35mg |
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| Potassium | 149mg | 98mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.8mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g | 6.95g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.089mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.7mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 108mg |
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| Sodium | 377mg | 417mg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 128IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.351mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 18.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 0.304mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 6.9µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 60µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg | 20.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.811g | 6.794g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.02g | 11.313g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 2.575g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.089mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg | 0.293mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.371mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.644mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.43mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.174mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.402mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.412mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.205mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
26%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.983g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 26.41g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.