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Danish pastry vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between danish pastry and coconut milk

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, coconut milk has more manganese and copper.
  • Coconut milk's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 72% more.
  • Coconut milk is lower in sodium.
  • Coconut milk has a higher glycemic index than danish pastry.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water).

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +168.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +198.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161%
~equal in Iron ~1.64mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.67mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +630.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6800%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more CholineCholine +136.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
~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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +249.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +571.5%
Contains more OtherOther +111.3%
Contains more WaterWater +115.4%
~equal in Fats ~23.84g

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 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1015.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +886.6%

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 milk
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 6.794g 21.14g 65%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 1.014g 26%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.916mg 25%
Selenium 18.9µg 6.2µg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0mg 20%
Copper 0.089mg 0.266mg 20%
Sodium 417mg 15mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.261g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.026mg 14%
Carbs 37.2g 5.54g 11%
Folate 60µg 16µg 11%
Protein 8g 2.29g 11%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.76mg 8%
Calories 374kcal 230kcal 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.1µg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 37mg 5%
Fiber 1g 2.2g 5%
Potassium 98mg 263mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fats 21.9g 23.84g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.8mg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 8.5mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 1.64mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.183mg 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 100mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.033mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 3.34g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 3.34g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.67mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.053mg 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 milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.346g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
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.

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 milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.