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Danish pastry vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between danish pastry and duck meat

  • Danish pastry has more manganese and folate; however, duck meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, copper, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Duck meat covers your daily cholesterol needs 20% more than danish pastry.
  • Duck meat contains 18 times less manganese than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while duck meat contains 0.019mg.
  • Duck meat has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Duck, domesticated, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 11% 3.3% 18% 101% 76% 51% 67% 7.7% 2.5% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1747.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.2%
Contains more IronIron +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~16mg
~equal in Selenium ~20µg

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% 21% 14% 1.5% 44% 62% 90% 66% 42% 38% 13% 4.5% 27%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +35.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +150.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.174mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.269mg

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
19% 28% 52%
Protein: 18.99 g
Fats: 28.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 51.84 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +82.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.4%
Contains more FatsFats +29.5%
Contains more WaterWater +65.1%

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
37% 49% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.65 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -29.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Duck meat DV% diff.
Protein 8g 18.99g 22%
Cholesterol 23mg 84mg 20%
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.825mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.098mg 16%
Sodium 417mg 59mg 16%
Copper 0.089mg 0.227mg 15%
Folate 60µg 6µg 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.019mg 14%
Saturated fat 6.794g 9.67g 13%
Carbs 37.2g 0g 12%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.86mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.18mg 11%
Iron 1.8mg 2.7mg 11%
Fats 21.9g 28.35g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.65g 7%
Phosphorus 108mg 156mg 7%
Choline 20.1mg 50.4mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 12.9g 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.3µg 4%
Potassium 98mg 204mg 3%
Vitamin A 35µg 63µg 3%
Calories 374kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 5.1µg 2%
Selenium 18.9µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.7mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.269mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.174mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.773mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.872mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.938mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.462mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Duck meat
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
32%
Duck meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
45%
Duck meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Duck meat
Duck meat contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Duck meat
Duck meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Duck meat
Duck meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.876g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)

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. Duck meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172409/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.