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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 for danish pastry is 34% higher.
  • Figs contain less saturated fat.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than figs.

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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 11% 20% 14% 23% 4.1% 6% 0.13% 17% 1.1%
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 +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +136.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more IronIron +386.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +671.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9350%
~equal in Calcium ~35mg

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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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 6.7% 2.3% 2.2% 0% 15% 12% 7.5% 18% 26% 0% 12% 4.5% 2.6%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +182.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +327.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.304mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 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 +151.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +966.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +94%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 24% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.06 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.144 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 -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17040.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 18.9µg 34%
Fats 0.3g 21.9g 33%
Saturated fat 0.06g 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.066g 11.313g 28%
Sodium 1mg 417mg 18%
Iron 0.37mg 1.8mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 2.575g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.26mg 16%
Calories 74kcal 374kcal 15%
Protein 0.75g 8g 15%
Folate 6µg 60µg 14%
Phosphorus 14mg 108mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.19mg 11%
Manganese 0.128mg 0.351mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2mg 10%
Fiber 2.9g 1g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.04mg 6%
Carbs 19.18g 37.2g 6%
Zinc 0.15mg 0.7mg 5%
Potassium 232mg 98mg 4%
Vitamin A 7µg 35µg 3%
Choline 4.7mg 20.1mg 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 0.1mg 2%
Copper 0.07mg 0.089mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.7µg 6.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.35mg 2%
Net carbs 16.28g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 17mg 15mg 0%
Calcium 35mg 35mg 0%
Sugar 16.26g 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.304mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.024mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.033mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.03mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.006mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.028mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 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
Figs 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
8%
Figs
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Figs
Figs is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
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.