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

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The main differences between cherry pie and danish pastry

  • Danish pastry is richer than cherry pie in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for danish pastry is 20% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.8mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 25% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +219.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 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 WaterWater +45.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +79.5%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%
~equal in Carbs ~37.2g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
33% 55% 12%
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 -56.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry pie Danish pastry Opinion
Calories 270kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Protein 2.8g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 12.2g 21.9g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg Cherry pie
Net carbs 38.5g 36.2g Cherry pie
Carbs 38.5g 37.2g Cherry pie
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Cherry pie
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 9mg 15mg Danish pastry
Calcium 10mg 35mg Danish pastry
Potassium 77mg 98mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.85mg 1.8mg Cherry pie
Sugar 6.95g Cherry pie
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Copper 0.077mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.2mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 30mg 108mg Danish pastry
Sodium 191mg 417mg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 409IU 128IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A 29µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.2mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 7.8µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 27µg 60µg Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 2.985g 6.794g Cherry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 5.314g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 2.575g Cherry pie
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.072mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.17mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.067mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.043mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.104mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.057mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry pie Danish pastry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Cherry pie
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cherry pie
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.809g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.