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Danish pastry vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between danish pastry and chinook salmon

  • Danish pastry has more manganese; however, chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 111% more than danish pastry.
  • Chinook salmon contains 18 times less manganese than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while chinook salmon contains 0.019mg.
  • Chinook salmon has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more IronIron +97.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1747.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +713.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +243.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.6%

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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +402.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +184.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1055%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1335%
~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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-131.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.5%
Contains more WaterWater +108.9%

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
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.662g

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 Chinook salmon
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 Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 2.87µg 111%
Selenium 18.9µg 46.8µg 51%
Vitamin B3 2mg 10.045mg 50%
Phosphorus 108mg 371mg 38%
Protein 8g 25.72g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.462mg 32%
Magnesium 15mg 122mg 25%
Cholesterol 23mg 85mg 21%
Saturated fat 6.794g 3.214g 16%
Sodium 417mg 60mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 5.742g 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.019mg 14%
Fats 21.9g 13.38g 13%
Vitamin A 35µg 149µg 13%
Potassium 98mg 505mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.044mg 12%
Carbs 37.2g 0g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.865mg 11%
Iron 1.8mg 0.91mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.154mg 8%
Calories 374kcal 231kcal 7%
Folate 60µg 35µg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Copper 0.089mg 0.053mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.1mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.56mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.662g 1%
Calcium 35mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chinook salmon
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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.