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Danish pastry vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and eggplant

  • Danish pastry is richer than eggplant in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for danish pastry is 34% higher.
  • Eggplant contains less sodium.
  • Eggplant has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Eggplant, raw.

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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 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more IronIron +682.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +387.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +97.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +172.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.281mg

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
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +716.3%
Contains more FatsFats +12066.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +532.7%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
Contains more WaterWater +193.9%

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
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +70606.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3288.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Eggplant DV% diff.
Selenium 18.9µg 0.3µg 34%
Fats 21.9g 0.18g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.034g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.016g 28%
Iron 1.8mg 0.23mg 20%
Sodium 417mg 2mg 18%
Calories 374kcal 25kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.076g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.037mg 17%
Protein 8g 0.98g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.039mg 13%
Phosphorus 108mg 24mg 12%
Carbs 37.2g 5.88g 10%
Folate 60µg 22µg 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Fiber 1g 3g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.649mg 8%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.16mg 5%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.232mg 5%
Potassium 98mg 229mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.084mg 3%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 3.5µg 3%
Calcium 35mg 9mg 3%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Choline 20.1mg 6.9mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.2mg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.081mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 2.88g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 3.53g N/A
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.3mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.281mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.037mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.045mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.064mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.023mg 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 Eggplant
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%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.