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Danish pastry vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and guava

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1, yet guava is richer in vitamin C, fiber, copper, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for guava is 254% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 209 times more sodium than guava. Danish pastry contains 417mg of sodium, while guava contains 2mg.
  • Guava has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Guavas, common, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more IronIron +592.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3050%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +325.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +158.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%

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%
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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 761% 10% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +165.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +228200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +108.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175%
~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
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2205.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +159.8%
Contains more WaterWater +157.3%
~equal in Other ~1.38g

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
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36% 11% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12903.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +542.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Guava DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.1mg 228.3mg 254%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.6µg 33%
Fats 21.9g 0.95g 32%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.272g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.087g 28%
Iron 1.8mg 0.26mg 19%
Sodium 417mg 2mg 18%
Fiber 1g 5.4g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.04mg 17%
Copper 0.089mg 0.23mg 16%
Calories 374kcal 68kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.401g 14%
Protein 8g 2.55g 11%
Phosphorus 108mg 40mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.067mg 10%
Potassium 98mg 417mg 9%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.15mg 9%
Carbs 37.2g 14.32g 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.084mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.11mg 5%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.6µg 4%
Folate 60µg 49µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.73mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.451mg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 18mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 7.6mg 2%
Net carbs 36.2g 8.92g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 8.92g N/A
Vitamin A 35µg 31µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.022mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.096mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.093mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.171mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.072mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.087mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.022mg 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 Guava
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
72%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Guava
Guava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Guava
Guava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.522g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Guava
Guava is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.