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Cocoa bean vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cocoa bean and danish pastry

  • Danish pastry contains less copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2 than cocoa bean.
  • Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 391% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 32 times less magnesium than cocoa bean. Cocoa bean contains 476mg of magnesium, while danish pastry contains 15mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cocoa bean is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +3073.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2460.2%
Contains more IronIron +762.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3952.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +810%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +574.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +964.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +43.2%

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.
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% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +195%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 ProteinProtein +126.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.7%
Contains more OtherOther +420%
Contains more FatsFats +67.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1063%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 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 -12.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +513.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Danish pastry DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.089mg 391%
Iron 15.52mg 1.8mg 172%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.351mg 147%
Fiber 29.8g 1g 115%
Magnesium 476mg 15mg 110%
Phosphorus 728mg 108mg 89%
Potassium 2509mg 98mg 71%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.7mg 52%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Protein 18.1g 8g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 11.313g 17%
Sodium 19mg 417mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.26mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 2.575g 14%
Fats 13.1g 21.9g 14%
Selenium 13.2µg 18.9µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Calcium 111mg 35mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Calories 220kcal 374kcal 8%
Folate 32µg 60µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.19mg 7%
Carbs 58.3g 37.2g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.04mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.9µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Saturated fat 7.76g 6.794g 4%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 2mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.35mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 20.1mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.304mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 28.5g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.76g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
20%
Cocoa bean
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean contains less Sodium (difference - 398mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals

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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.