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Danish pastry vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between danish pastry and ginger

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus, while ginger has more copper and potassium.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% higher.
  • Ginger contains 33 times less saturated fat than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of saturated fat, while ginger contains 0.203g.
  • Ginger has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of ginger is 10, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Ginger root, 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%
Ginger
Ginger
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +118.8%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +186.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +323.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +153.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%

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%
Ginger
Ginger
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6800%
Contains more FolateFolate +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.3%
~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
Ginger
Ginger
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2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +339.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2820%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.3%
Contains more OtherOther +94.8%
Contains more WaterWater +151.2%

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
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7246.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1572.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

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 Ginger
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 Ginger DV% diff.
Fats 21.9g 0.75g 33%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.7µg 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.203g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.154g 28%
Sodium 417mg 13mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.034mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.154g 16%
Calories 374kcal 80kcal 15%
Iron 1.8mg 0.6mg 15%
Copper 0.089mg 0.226mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.025mg 14%
Protein 8g 1.82g 12%
Folate 60µg 11µg 12%
Phosphorus 108mg 34mg 11%
Potassium 98mg 415mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.75mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Magnesium 15mg 43mg 7%
Carbs 37.2g 17.77g 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.1µg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5mg 5%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.229mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 2g 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.34mg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 28.8mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.203mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 16mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.26mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 15.77g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.036mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.051mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.074mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.057mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.045mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.073mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.03mg 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 Ginger
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
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 404mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.591g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.