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Danish pastry vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and asparagus?

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, manganese, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, yet asparagus is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and copper.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
  • Asparagus contains less sodium.
  • Asparagus has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.

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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% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +122.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +721.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +106.1%
Contains more IronIron +18.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +502.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~38µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.274mg

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% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.6%
Contains more FatsFats +18150%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +858.8%
Contains more OtherOther +158.6%
Contains more WaterWater +196.9%

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
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5050%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Asparagus DV% diff.
Fats 21.9g 0.12g 34%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.04g 31%
Selenium 18.9µg 2.3µg 30%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 41.6µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0g 28%
Calories 374kcal 20kcal 18%
Sodium 417mg 2mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.05g 17%
Protein 8g 2.2g 12%
Carbs 37.2g 3.88g 11%
Copper 0.089mg 0.189mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.141mg 9%
Phosphorus 108mg 52mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.158mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.978mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.13mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.091mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.143mg 4%
Fiber 1g 2.1g 4%
Iron 1.8mg 2.14mg 4%
Potassium 98mg 202mg 3%
Folate 60µg 52µg 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.274mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 24mg 1%
Choline 20.1mg 16mg 1%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.54mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 1.78g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 1.88g N/A
Vitamin A 35µg 38µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.049mg 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 Asparagus
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
25%
Asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
25%
Asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.754g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asparagus
Asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.