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

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The main differences between danish pastry and chicken meat

  • Danish pastry is richer in manganese, folate, and vitamin B1, yet chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for chicken meat is 41% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 18 times more manganese than chicken meat. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while chicken meat contains 0.02mg.
  • Chicken meat contains less sodium.
  • Chicken meat has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1655%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +127.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.5%

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +187.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +238.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +227.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +61%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-528.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +241.3%
Contains more WaterWater +89.3%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Chicken meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2mg 8.487mg 41%
Protein 8g 27.3g 39%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.4mg 28%
Cholesterol 23mg 88mg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.03mg 15%
Sodium 417mg 82mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 5.34g 15%
Folate 60µg 5µg 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.02mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.794g 3.79g 14%
Fats 21.9g 13.6g 13%
Carbs 37.2g 0g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.063mg 11%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.94mg 11%
Phosphorus 108mg 182mg 11%
Selenium 18.9µg 23.9µg 9%
Choline 20.1mg 65.9mg 8%
Calories 374kcal 239kcal 7%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.168mg 7%
Iron 1.8mg 1.26mg 7%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Potassium 98mg 223mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.3µg 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.4µg 4%
Copper 0.089mg 0.066mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.97g 3%
Calcium 35mg 15mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.27mg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 48µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.004g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.