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Danish pastry vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Apple different?

  • Danish pastry is higher than Apple in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Apple.
  • Danish pastry contains 417 times more Sodium than Apple. Danish pastry contains 417mg of Sodium, while Apple contains 1mg.

Danish pastry, cheese and Apples, raw, with skin types were used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +881.8%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Copper +229.6%
Contains more Manganese +902.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Potassium - 107
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +1400%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +881.8%
Contains more Zinc +1650%
Contains more Copper +229.6%
Contains more Manganese +902.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Equal in Potassium - 107

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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Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +137%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2097.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +137%
Contains more Vitamin E +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1017.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2097.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +398.4%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +4500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2976.9%
Contains more Fats +12782.4%
Contains more Carbs +169.4%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Water +172.5%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +2976.9%
Contains more Fats +12782.4%
Contains more Carbs +169.4%
Contains more Other +650%
Contains more Water +172.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4949%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4949%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Apple Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 11.41g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 0.26g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 0.17g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 13.81g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 52kcal Danish pastry
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 6.95g 10.39g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 35mg 6mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 0.12mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 5mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 11mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 107mg Apple
Sodium 417mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.7mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.027mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.035mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 54IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 3µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.18mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.017mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.026mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.091mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.061mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.041mg Apple
Folate 60µg 3µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.2µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.001mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.006mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.006mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.013mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.012mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.001mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.006mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.012mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.005mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Apple
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.028g Apple
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.007g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.051g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Apple
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
23%
Danish pastry
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.766g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.