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Danish pastry vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and chicken fingers?

  • Danish pastry is richer in iron and folate, yet chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin E.
  • Chicken fingers' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 39% higher.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more folate than chicken fingers. Danish pastry has 60µg of folate, while chicken fingers have 19µg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less saturated fat.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +105.9%
Contains more IronIron +146.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.71mg
~equal in Selenium ~17.5µg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25%
Contains more FolateFolate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +805.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +965%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +117.4%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +57%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +115.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.3%
Contains more WaterWater +48.5%
Contains more OtherOther +96%

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +134.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2mg 8.217mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.426mg 30%
Phosphorus 108mg 282mg 25%
Protein 8g 19.22g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 5.783g 21%
Saturated fat 6.794g 2.493g 20%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 3.17mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.244mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 4.83g 16%
Sodium 417mg 769mg 15%
Iron 1.8mg 0.73mg 13%
Fats 21.9g 13.95g 12%
Folate 60µg 19µg 10%
Potassium 98mg 373mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.11mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Carbs 37.2g 17.25g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.179mg 6%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.228mg 5%
Calories 374kcal 271kcal 5%
Choline 20.1mg 43.7mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 3µg 4%
Selenium 18.9µg 17.5µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Copper 0.089mg 0.069mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 17mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.16µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 6.95g 0.4g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.71mg 0%
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.301g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.