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Danish pastry vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between danish pastry and Brussels sprouts

  • Danish pastry has more selenium and vitamin B2; however, Brussels sprouts are higher in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, fiber, and potassium.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily need for vitamin K, 142% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 110 times more saturated fat than Brussels sprouts. While danish pastry has 6.794g of saturated fat, Brussels sprouts have only 0.062g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Danish pastry, cheese and Brussels sprouts, 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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more IronIron +28.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1081.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +296.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
~equal in Manganese ~0.337mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +84900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +447.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2465.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~38µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.309mg
~equal in Folate ~61µg
~equal in Choline ~19.1mg

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.7%
Contains more FatsFats +7200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +315.6%
Contains more WaterWater +173.9%
~equal in Other ~1.37g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49087%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5841.7%

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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 153g 1003%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 177µg 142%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 85mg 94%
Fats 21.9g 0.3g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.062g 31%
Selenium 18.9µg 1.6µg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.023g 28%
Calories 374kcal 43kcal 17%
Sodium 417mg 25mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.219mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.09mg 13%
Fiber 1g 3.8g 11%
Potassium 98mg 389mg 9%
Protein 8g 3.38g 9%
Carbs 37.2g 8.95g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.745mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Phosphorus 108mg 69mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 1.4mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.139mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.88mg 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.42mg 3%
Copper 0.089mg 0.07mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.337mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 42mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 5.15g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 2.2g N/A
Vitamin A 35µg 38µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.309mg 0%
Folate 60µg 61µg 0%
Choline 20.1mg 19.1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 392mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.732g)
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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.