Rye vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between rye and danish pastry?
- Rye is richer than danish pastry in manganese, fiber, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B5, magnesium, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Rye's daily need coverage for manganese is 97% more.
- Rye has 15 times more fiber than danish pastry. While rye has 15.1g of fiber, danish pastry has only 1g.
- The amount of saturated fat in rye is lower.
- The glycemic index of rye is lower.
We used Rye grain and Danish pastry, cheese types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +633.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +420.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +46.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +312.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +278.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +634.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36% |
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 EVitamin E | +142.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +378.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +635% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +51.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1243.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +196.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.767 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 | -97.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5338.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 2.577mg | 0.351mg | 97% |
Fiber | 15.1g | 1g | 56% |
Phosphorus | 332mg | 108mg | 32% |
Fats | 1.63g | 21.9g | 31% |
Copper | 0.367mg | 0.089mg | 31% |
Saturated fat | 0.197g | 6.794g | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 11.313g | 28% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.456mg | 0.304mg | 23% |
Magnesium | 110mg | 15mg | 23% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.294mg | 0.04mg | 20% |
Zinc | 2.65mg | 0.7mg | 18% |
Sodium | 2mg | 417mg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.27mg | 2mg | 14% |
Carbs | 75.86g | 37.2g | 13% |
Potassium | 510mg | 98mg | 12% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 2.575g | 12% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.316mg | 0.19mg | 11% |
Iron | 2.63mg | 1.8mg | 10% |
Selenium | 13.9µg | 18.9µg | 9% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
Folate | 38µg | 60µg | 6% |
Protein | 10.34g | 8g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 35µg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
Choline | 30.4mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
Calories | 338kcal | 374kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.251mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 6.9µg | 1% |
Calcium | 24mg | 35mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 60.76g | 36.2g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
Sugar | 0.98g | 6.95g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.563mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.286mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.153mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.317mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.189mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.11g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
35%

22%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%

40%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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