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Danish pastry vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Apple pie different?

  • Danish pastry is higher than Apple pie in Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 15% more than Apple pie.

Danish pastry, cheese and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour types were used 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 Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains more Potassium +50.8%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +92.9%
Contains less Sodium -36.2%

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 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 124
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +155.5%
Contains more Folate +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin C +3100%
Equal in Vitamin A - 124
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.038

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +321.1%
Contains more Fats +99.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Water +66.2%
Equal in Carbs - 34
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +321.1%
Contains more Fats +99.1%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Water +66.2%
Equal in Carbs - 34

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Danish pastry Apple pie
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 32.4g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 1.9g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 11g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 34g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 237kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Apple pie
Fiber 1g 1.6g Apple pie
Calcium 35mg 11mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 1.21mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 7mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 24mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 65mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.7mg 0.16mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.046mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.182mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 124IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 29µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.134mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.158mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.123mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.119mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.038mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 4µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.01µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.026mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.054mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.073mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.129mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.07mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.032mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.088mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.084mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.038mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Apple pie
Saturated Fat 6.794g 3.797g Apple pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 4.388g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.198g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Apple pie
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
23%
Danish pastry
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

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 lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.