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Danish pastry vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and beef tenderloin

  • Danish pastry is richer in manganese and folate, yet beef tenderloin is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef tenderloin is 94% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 25 times more manganese than beef tenderloin. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while beef tenderloin contains 0.014mg.
  • Beef tenderloin contains less sodium.
  • Beef tenderloin has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 2.7% 29% 117% 41% 110% 87% 7.4% 1.8% 125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2407.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.8%
Contains more IronIron +72.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +475.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.2%

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 0.33% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 23% 60% 56% 15% 58% 308% 0% 6% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1130%
Contains more CholineCholine +352.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg

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
24% 25% 48% 3%
Protein: 23.9 g
Fats: 24.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 48.37 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +198.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12.3%
Contains more WaterWater +54%
Contains more OtherOther +108.7%

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
46% 49% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +157.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.27g

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 Beef tenderloin
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Beef tenderloin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 2.46µg 94%
Protein 8g 23.9g 32%
Zinc 0.7mg 4.03mg 30%
Cholesterol 23mg 85mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.25mg 16%
Iron 1.8mg 3.11mg 16%
Sodium 417mg 57mg 16%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.014mg 15%
Phosphorus 108mg 203mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.794g 9.72g 13%
Choline 20.1mg 91mg 13%
Folate 60µg 8µg 13%
Carbs 37.2g 0g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.09mg 8%
Selenium 18.9µg 22.9µg 7%
Potassium 98mg 331mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Copper 0.089mg 0.123mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fats 21.9g 24.6g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 10.27g 3%
Calories 374kcal 324kcal 3%
Calcium 35mg 9mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.25mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.26mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.268mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.889mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.989mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.612mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.933mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.163mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.818mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Beef tenderloin
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
44%
Beef tenderloin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
54%
Beef tenderloin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.926g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef tenderloin
Beef tenderloin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Beef tenderloin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169544/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.