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Sugar substitute vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sugar substitute and Danish pastry

  • Sugar substitute is richer in Calcium, yet Danish pastry is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Sugar substitute is 84% higher.

Food types used in this article are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown 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 +2411.4%
Contains more Iron +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Potassium +151.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Copper +1171.4%
Contains more Manganese +1495.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +2411.4%
Contains more Iron +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +1250%
Contains more Potassium +151.3%
Contains less Sodium -27.1%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Copper +1171.4%
Contains more Manganese +1495.5%

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 B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 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 B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +127.9%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Protein +288.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +243.5%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 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 +127.9%
Contains more Other +168.7%
Contains more Protein +288.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +243.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 36.2g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 84.77g 37.2g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 4.03g 6.95g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 879mg 35mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 6mg 15mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 8mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 39mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 572mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.04mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.007mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.022mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg Sugar substitute
Saturated Fat 6.794g Sugar substitute
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sugar substitute 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
1%
Sugar substitute
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.