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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.
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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
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.
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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
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%

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
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%
~equal in Water ~31.85g

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
40% 51% 10%
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%

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 Chorizo
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chorizo 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chorizo
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%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 818mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.586g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.