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Danish pastry vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Danish pastry and French fries

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin E .
  • Danish pastry covers your daily need of Selenium 33% more than French fries.
  • French fries have less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Danish pastry, cheese and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +490.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +94.4%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Manganese +42.1%
Contains more Selenium +2000%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +490.8%
Contains less Sodium -49.6%
Contains more Copper +39.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +377.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +830%
Contains more Vitamin K +62.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +48.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.4%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Other +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.6%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 French fries Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 37.64g French fries
Protein 8g 3.43g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 14.73g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 41.44g French fries
Calories 374kcal 312kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 35mg 18mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 0.81mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 108mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 98mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 417mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.351mg 0.247mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 0.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.17mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.039mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 60µg 30µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.06g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 5.969g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Danish pastry French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.458g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.