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Danish pastry vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Popovers

  • Danish pastry is richer in Vitamin B2, yet Popovers are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Popovers is 34% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 7 times more Saturated Fat than Popovers. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of Saturated Fat, while Popovers contain 0.983g.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 less Sodium -54%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +98.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Potassium - 100
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 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +98.9%
Equal in Calcium - 32
Equal in Phosphorus - 100
Equal in Potassium - 100

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.042

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Water +168.4%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Other +73.3%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Water +168.4%
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Other +73.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%

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 Popovers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Popovers Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 71g Popovers
Protein 8g 10.4g Popovers
Fats 21.9g 4.3g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 71g Popovers
Calories 374kcal 371kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Popovers
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 32mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 2.97mg Popovers
Magnesium 15mg 25mg Popovers
Phosphorus 108mg 100mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 100mg Popovers
Sodium 417mg 906mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.88mg Popovers
Copper 0.089mg 0.171mg Popovers
Manganese 0.351mg 0.741mg Popovers
Selenium 18.9µg 37.6µg Popovers
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.43mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.147mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.378mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg Popovers
Folate 60µg 145µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.08µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.123mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.293mg
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.407mg Popovers
Leucine 0.644mg 0.747mg Popovers
Lysine 0.43mg 0.249mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.191mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.517mg Popovers
Valine 0.412mg 0.458mg Popovers
Histidine 0.205mg 0.229mg Popovers
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.983g Popovers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 1.984g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.823g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Popovers
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
30%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.