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Danish pastry vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between danish pastry and arrowroot

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and manganese; however, arrowroot has more folate, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for folate is 70% more.
  • Arrowroot is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Arrowroot, raw.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +101.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.3%
Contains more IronIron +23.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +565%
Contains more FolateFolate +463.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.292mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +88.7%
Contains more FatsFats +10850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.8%
Contains more WaterWater +157.2%
~equal in Other ~1.42g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +282725%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2698.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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 Arrowroot
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 60µg 338µg 70%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.7µg 33%
Fats 21.9g 0.2g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.039g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.004g 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.092g 17%
Sodium 417mg 26mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.266mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.059mg 15%
Calories 374kcal 65kcal 15%
Potassium 98mg 454mg 10%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.174mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Protein 8g 4.24g 8%
Carbs 37.2g 13.39g 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 2.22mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.143mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg 4%
Copper 0.089mg 0.121mg 4%
Calcium 35mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.693mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.9mg 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 98mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.63mg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.3g 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 12.09g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.292mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Arrowroot
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
22%
Danish pastry
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.755g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.