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Danish pastry vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are danish pastry and coconut different?

  • Danish pastry is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate; however, coconut is richer in manganese, copper, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut is 115% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 21 times more sodium than coconut. While danish pastry contains 417mg of sodium, coconut contains only 20mg.

Danish pastry, cheese and Nuts, coconut meat, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 23% 4.2% 31% 91% 145% 30% 48% 2.6% 196% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +87.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +263.3%
Contains more IronIron +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +388.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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 11% 0% 4.8% 0% 17% 4.6% 10% 18% 12% 0% 0.5% 20% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3350%
Contains more FolateFolate +130.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.3mg

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
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +144.3%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
Contains more WaterWater +49.6%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 29.698 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +693.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +603.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Coconut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.794g 29.698g 104%
Manganese 0.351mg 1.5mg 50%
Copper 0.089mg 0.435mg 38%
Fiber 1g 9g 32%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 1.425g 25%
Fats 21.9g 33.49g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.02mg 18%
Sodium 417mg 20mg 17%
Selenium 18.9µg 10.1µg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.366g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.066mg 10%
Folate 60µg 26µg 9%
Protein 8g 3.33g 9%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.54mg 9%
Iron 1.8mg 2.43mg 8%
Potassium 98mg 356mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 37.2g 15.23g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.2µg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.1mg 4%
Magnesium 15mg 32mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.3mg 4%
Calcium 35mg 14mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 12.1mg 1%
Calories 374kcal 354kcal 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.24mg 1%
Phosphorus 108mg 113mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 6.23g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.121mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.131mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.247mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.147mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.062mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.169mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.202mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.077mg 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 Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 22.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut
Coconut is relatively richer in minerals

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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.