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Figs vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Figs and Danish pastry

  • Danish pastry is richer than Figs in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Danish pastry is 34% higher.
  • Figs contain less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Figs, raw 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.
Figs
Figs
3
:
6
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Iron +386.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +671.4%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +174.2%
Contains more Selenium +9350%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +136.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Iron +386.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +671.4%
Contains more Zinc +366.7%
Contains more Copper +27.1%
Contains more Manganese +174.2%
Contains more Selenium +9350%
Equal in Calcium - 35

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.
Figs
Figs
3
:
8
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Danish pastry
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Folate +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +46.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 128
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.304

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
4
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Water +151.9%
Contains more Protein +966.7%
Contains more Fats +7200%
Contains more Carbs +94%
Contains more Other +127.3%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Danish pastry
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 Water +151.9%
Contains more Protein +966.7%
Contains more Fats +7200%
Contains more Carbs +94%
Contains more Other +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
1
:
2
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17040.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1688.2%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17040.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1688.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Figs Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 0.75g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0.3g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 19.18g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 74kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 16.26g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 2.9g 1g Figs
Calcium 35mg 35mg
Iron 0.37mg 1.8mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 232mg 98mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 417mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.07mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.128mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.2µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 142IU 128IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.04mg Figs
Folate 6µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 4.7µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.024mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.033mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.03mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.006mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.028mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.011mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 6.794g Figs
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs Danish pastry
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
9%
Figs
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Figs
Figs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.734g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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

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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.