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Danish pastry vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between danish pastry and jerusalem artichoke

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, manganese, folate, and vitamin B12, while jerusalem artichoke has more iron and potassium.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in jerusalem artichoke is lower.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerusalem artichoke is 32, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.2% 38% 128% 47% 3.3% 33% 0.52% 7.8% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more ZincZinc +483.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +485%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.8%
Contains more IronIron +88.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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 13% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 50% 14% 24% 24% 18% 0% 0.25% 9.8% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +84.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6800%
Contains more FolateFolate +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +49.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg

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% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +300%
Contains more FatsFats +218900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +113.3%
Contains more WaterWater +148.4%
Contains more OtherOther +69.3%

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
80% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +282725%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -100%

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 Jerusalem artichoke
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Jerusalem artichoke DV% diff.
Fats 21.9g 0.01g 34%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.7µg 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.004g 28%
Iron 1.8mg 3.4mg 20%
Sodium 417mg 4mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.001g 17%
Calories 374kcal 73kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.06mg 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.06mg 13%
Protein 8g 2g 12%
Folate 60µg 13µg 12%
Potassium 98mg 429mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 37.2g 17.44g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.1µg 6%
Copper 0.089mg 0.14mg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.12mg 5%
Phosphorus 108mg 78mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.077mg 3%
Fiber 1g 1.6g 2%
Choline 20.1mg 30mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 14mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.397mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 15.84g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 9.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 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 Jerusalem artichoke
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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.