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Danish pastry vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and chestnut?

  • Danish pastry is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12, yet chestnut is richer in copper, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Chestnut's daily need coverage for copper is 43% higher.
  • Chestnut contains less saturated fat.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed types in this comparison.

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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 39% 14% 63% 65% 157% 6.8% 42% 3.5% 111% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +629.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +430.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +143.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.73mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg

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 89% 0.33% 0% 0% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +482.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.316mg

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% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +1487%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%
Contains more WaterWater +117%

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% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.545 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2276.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +372.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Chestnut DV% diff.
Copper 0.089mg 0.472mg 43%
Selenium 18.9µg 34%
Fats 21.9g 1.38g 32%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.26g 30%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 26.7mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.476g 27%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.854mg 22%
Potassium 98mg 715mg 18%
Sodium 417mg 27mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.233mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.545g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.104mg 12%
Protein 8g 2g 12%
Calories 374kcal 131kcal 12%
Magnesium 15mg 54mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.731mg 8%
Folate 60µg 38µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.148mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.25mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Carbs 37.2g 27.76g 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 46mg 1%
Phosphorus 108mg 99mg 1%
Iron 1.8mg 1.73mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 27.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.316mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.071mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.118mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.118mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.047mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.084mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.112mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.055mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chestnut
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
20%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.534g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.