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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.

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 Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Potassium +420.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +312.4%
Contains more Manganese +634.2%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Selenium +36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +46.1%
Contains more Magnesium +633.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.4%
Contains more Potassium +420.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +278.6%
Contains more Copper +312.4%
Contains more Manganese +634.2%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Rye
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Contains more Vitamin E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +635%
Contains more Vitamin A +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 E +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +635%
Contains more Vitamin A +1063.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +103.9%
Contains more Fats +1243.6%
Contains more Water +196.2%
Equal in Other - 1.5
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 Protein +29.3%
Contains more Carbs +103.9%
Contains more Fats +1243.6%
Contains more Water +196.2%
Equal in Other - 1.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5338.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.7%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5338.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Rye 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 36.2g Rye
Protein 10.34g 8g Rye
Fats 1.63g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 75.86g 37.2g Rye
Calories 338kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g 6.95g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 1g Rye
Calcium 24mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 2.63mg 1.8mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 15mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 108mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 98mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 417mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 0.7mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.089mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.351mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 11IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.35mg Rye
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.19mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.304mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.04mg Rye
Folate 38µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 5.9µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.089mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.563mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.286mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.153mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.402mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.189mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 6.794g Rye
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rye
Rye is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye
Rye is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.