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Danish pastry vs. Cherry pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Cherry pie

  • Danish pastry is richer than Cherry pie in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Danish pastry is 20% higher.
  • Cherry pie contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Pie, cherry, prepared from recipe.

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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 6.4% 3% 6.8% 69% 26% 5.5% 13% 25% 26% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +250%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +142.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.2%
~equal in Iron ~1.85mg

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% 7.7% 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 3.3% 25% 0% 0% 37% 29% 24% 7.4% 7.8% 0% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +147.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +122.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +219.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 12% 39% 46%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 38.5 g
Water: 45.8 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +79.5%
Contains more OtherOther +114.3%
Contains more WaterWater +45.9%
~equal in Carbs ~38.5g

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
26% 46% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.985 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.314 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.247 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.1%

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 pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cherry pie Opinion
Calories 374kcal 270kcal Danish pastry
Protein 8g 2.8g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 12.2g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg Cherry pie
Net carbs 36.2g 38.5g Cherry pie
Carbs 37.2g 38.5g Cherry pie
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Cherry pie
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 9mg Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 10mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 77mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 1.85mg Cherry pie
Sugar 6.95g Cherry pie
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.077mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.2mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 30mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 191mg Cherry pie
Vitamin A 128IU 409IU Cherry pie
Vitamin A 35µg 29µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.2mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 7.8µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.148mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.125mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.276mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.123mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.034mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 27µg Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.985g Cherry pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 5.314g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.247g Cherry pie
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.031mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.072mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.088mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.17mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.067mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.043mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.124mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.104mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.057mg Danish pastry
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cherry pie
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
12%
Cherry pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
22%
Cherry pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie contains less Sodium (difference - 226mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cherry pie
Cherry pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.809g)
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. Cherry pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172781/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.