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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

  • Cherry pie is richer in vitamin A, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for danish pastry is 20% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains 3 times more vitamin A than danish pastry. Cherry pie contains 409IU of vitamin A, while danish pastry contains 128IU.
  • 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% 9.7% 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% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20.7%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 7.8µg 18.9µg 20%
Saturated fat 2.985g 6.794g 17%
Fats 12.2g 21.9g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.314g 11.313g 15%
Phosphorus 30mg 108mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.26mg 10%
Sodium 191mg 417mg 10%
Protein 2.8g 8g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Folate 27µg 60µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.351mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.276mg 2mg 5%
Zinc 0.2mg 0.7mg 5%
Calories 270kcal 374kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.123mg 0.304mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.247g 2.575g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.148mg 0.19mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Calcium 10mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.089mg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.1mg 1%
Iron 1.85mg 1.8mg 1%
Vitamin A 29µg 35µg 1%
Potassium 77mg 98mg 1%
Magnesium 9mg 15mg 1%
Carbs 38.5g 37.2g 0%
Net carbs 38.5g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.072mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.088mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.124mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.104mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

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
11%
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.