Swiss cheese vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Swiss cheese and danish pastry
- Swiss cheese has more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A; however, danish pastry is higher in iron and vitamin B1.
- Swiss cheese covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 119% more than danish pastry.
- Danish pastry contains 25 times less calcium than Swiss cheese. Swiss cheese contains 890mg of calcium, while danish pastry contains 35mg.
- Danish pastry has less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, swiss 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +120% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2442.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +524.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +431.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1284.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1250% |
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 | +722.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1430% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1627.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3025% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +392.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +29.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.96 g
Fats:
30.99 g
Carbs:
1.44 g
Water:
37.63 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +98.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2483.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.341 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 | -62.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.06µg | 0.2µg | 119% |
| Calcium | 890mg | 35mg | 86% |
| Phosphorus | 574mg | 108mg | 67% |
| Saturated fat | 18.227g | 6.794g | 52% |
| Protein | 26.96g | 8g | 38% |
| Zinc | 4.37mg | 0.7mg | 33% |
| Vitamin A | 288µg | 35µg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 23mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 1.8mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 30µg | 18.9µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.011mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.351mg | 14% |
| Fats | 30.99g | 21.9g | 14% |
| Folate | 10µg | 60µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 1.44g | 37.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 187mg | 417mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.046g | 11.313g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.341g | 2.575g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 6.9µg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.047mg | 0.089mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.302mg | 0.26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.071mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Choline | 15.5mg | 20.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 393kcal | 374kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.353mg | 0.304mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.44g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.987g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.401mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.038mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.537mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.959mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.585mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.784mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.662mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.139mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.065mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.032g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.734g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.433g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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