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Danish pastry vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are danish pastry and cherries different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and folate, while cherries are higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need for selenium, 34% more than cherries.
  • Danish pastry contains 139 times more sodium than cherries. Danish pastry contains 417mg of sodium, while cherries contain 3mg.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index (50) than cherries (22).

Danish pastry, cheese and Cherries, sour, red, raw types were used in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +462.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +620%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +213.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%

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%
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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 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +112.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +82.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.044mg

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
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +700%
Contains more FatsFats +7200%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.4%
Contains more OtherOther +284.6%
Contains more WaterWater +174.3%

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
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13696.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2761.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

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 Cherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cherry DV% diff.
Selenium 18.9µg 0µg 34%
Fats 21.9g 0.3g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.068g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.082g 28%
Iron 1.8mg 0.32mg 19%
Sodium 417mg 3mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.09g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.04mg 17%
Calories 374kcal 50kcal 16%
Protein 8g 1g 14%
Phosphorus 108mg 15mg 13%
Folate 60µg 8µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.03mg 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 10mg 11%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.112mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.4mg 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Carbs 37.2g 12.18g 8%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.1mg 5%
Fructose 3.51g 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.1µg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 64µg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 6.1mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.143mg 3%
Copper 0.089mg 0.104mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Calcium 35mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 173mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 10.58g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 8.49g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.044mg 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 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cherry
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
9%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.726g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)

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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.