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Danish pastry vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between danish pastry and broccoli

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Broccoli covers your daily vitamin C needs 99% more than danish pastry.
  • Broccoli contains 174 times less saturated fat than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of saturated fat, while broccoli contains 0.039g.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more IronIron +146.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +656%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +222.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%

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 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +89100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1372.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~63µg
~equal in Choline ~18.7mg

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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +183.7%
Contains more FatsFats +5818.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +460.2%
Contains more OtherOther +72.4%
Contains more WaterWater +184.4%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102745.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6676.3%
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 Broccoli
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 89.2mg 99%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 101.6µg 79%
Fats 21.9g 0.37g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.039g 31%
Selenium 18.9µg 2.5µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.011g 28%
Calories 374kcal 34kcal 17%
Sodium 417mg 33mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.038g 17%
Iron 1.8mg 0.73mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.117mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.175mg 10%
Protein 8g 2.82g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.071mg 10%
Carbs 37.2g 6.64g 10%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.639mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Phosphorus 108mg 66mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.6g 6%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.21mg 6%
Potassium 98mg 316mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.573mg 5%
Copper 0.089mg 0.049mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.78mg 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.41mg 3%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Folate 60µg 63µg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 21mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 47mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 4.04g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 35µg 31µg 0%
Choline 20.1mg 18.7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.059mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Broccoli
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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.