Danish pastry vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between danish pastry and chorizo
- Danish pastry is richer in folate, yet chorizo is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for chorizo is 75% higher.
- Danish pastry contains 30 times more folate than chorizo. Danish pastry contains 60µg of folate, while chorizo contains 2µg.
- Danish pastry contains less saturated fat.
- Chorizo has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.
Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Chorizo, pork, and beef.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +777.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +306.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +387.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +59.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +331.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +231.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +268.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +381.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 2µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.53mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.63mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 1235mg | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 14.38g | 34% |
| Protein | 8g | 24.1g | 32% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 38.27g | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 3.41mg | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 88mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 5.131mg | 20% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 18.4g | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 1.12mg | 16% |
| Folate | 60µg | 2µg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.04mg | 14% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 96.7mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 1.86g | 12% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 398mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.5µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 61IU | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 150mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 3.46g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 1.6µg | 4% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 455kcal | 4% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 21.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.3mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.59mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 1.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.95g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 2.206mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 1.708mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 2.414mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.914mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
24.1 g
Fats:
38.27 g
Carbs:
1.86 g
Water:
31.85 g
Other:
3.92 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1900% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +201.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.3% |
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Water
~31.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +62.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.4% |
