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Danish pastry vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between danish pastry and Chinese cabbage

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1, while Chinese cabbage has more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
  • Chinese cabbage's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 87% higher.
  • Chinese cabbage contains 252 times less saturated fat than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of saturated fat, while Chinese cabbage contains 0.027g.
  • Chinese cabbage has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of Chinese cabbage is 32, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more IronIron +125%
Contains more CopperCopper +323.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +191.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3680%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.4%

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 150% 74% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +271.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +245.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +214.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +44900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +537.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +385%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +559.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~66µg

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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +10850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1606.4%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%
Contains more WaterWater +203.6%

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
20% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +75320%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2582.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Chinese cabbage
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 Chinese cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 45mg 50%
Fats 21.9g 0.2g 33%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.5µg 33%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 45.5µg 32%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.027g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.015g 28%
Vitamin A 35µg 223µg 21%
Calories 374kcal 13kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.096g 17%
Sodium 417mg 65mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.07mg 15%
Protein 8g 1.5g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.04mg 13%
Iron 1.8mg 0.8mg 13%
Carbs 37.2g 2.18g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.194mg 12%
Phosphorus 108mg 37mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.5mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.159mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Copper 0.089mg 0.021mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 105mg 7%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.19mg 5%
Potassium 98mg 252mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.088mg 4%
Folate 60µg 66µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.09mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 6.4mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 1.18g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 1.18g N/A
Fiber 1g 1g 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.085mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.088mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.026mg 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 Chinese cabbage
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
37%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
16%
Chinese cabbage

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?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage 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. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.