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Danish pastry vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between danish pastry and grapefruit?

  • Danish pastry is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, manganese, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, yet grapefruit is higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% more.
  • The glycemic index of grapefruit is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas types in this article.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more IronIron +2150%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1495.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 104% 19% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +738.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +880.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +361.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +161%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +31100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.5%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +939%
Contains more FatsFats +15542.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249%
Contains more OtherOther +305.4%
Contains more WaterWater +180.4%

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% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56465%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7052.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

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 Grapefruit
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 Grapefruit DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 31.2mg 35%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.1µg 34%
Fats 21.9g 0.14g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.021g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.02g 28%
Iron 1.8mg 0.08mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.031mg 18%
Sodium 417mg 0mg 18%
Calories 374kcal 42kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.036g 17%
Protein 8g 0.77g 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.022mg 14%
Phosphorus 108mg 18mg 13%
Folate 60µg 13µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.043mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.204mg 11%
Carbs 37.2g 10.66g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.07mg 6%
Copper 0.089mg 0.032mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 58µg 3%
Fructose 1.77g 2%
Choline 20.1mg 7.7mg 2%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.262mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 9mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 22mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 135mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.13mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.053mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 9.06g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 6.89g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.013mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.008mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.019mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.015mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.008mg 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 Grapefruit
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
15%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.773g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.