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Rice vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rice and Danish pastry

  • Rice has more Manganese, however, Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 34% more than Rice.
  • Rice contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.2%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Selenium +152%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Manganese +34.5%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.2%
Contains more Potassium +180%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +29%
Contains more Selenium +152%

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.
Rice
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 60
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 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 B5 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +775%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 60

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +118%
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Fats +7721.4%
Contains more Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Other +257.1%
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 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 +118%
Contains more Protein +197.4%
Contains more Fats +7721.4%
Contains more Carbs +32.1%
Contains more Other +257.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12755.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3288.2%
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12755.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3288.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 2.69g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0.28g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 28.17g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 130kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 0.05g 6.95g Rice
Fiber 0.4g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 10mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.2mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 12mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 43mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 35mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 1mg 417mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.069mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.472mg 0.351mg Rice
Selenium 7.5µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.304mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.04mg Rice
Folate 58µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.096mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.222mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.097mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.063mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.164mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.063mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 6.794g Rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice 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
13%
Rice
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.