Danish pastry vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between danish pastry and mashed potato
- Danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and phosphorus, yet mashed potato is richer in vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for danish pastry is 33% higher.
- Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than mashed potato.
Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Fast foods, potato, mashed.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +480.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +258.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2262.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +191.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1633.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +185.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +200% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 0.8µg | 33% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 2.82g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 0.577g | 28% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 0.72g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.015mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 0.31mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.015mg | 15% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 89kcal | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 1.65g | 13% |
| Folate | 60µg | 9µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.098mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 14.65g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 1.342g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 59mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.12mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 1.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 98mg | 286mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.035mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 306mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0.07µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.22mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 5.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 43µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 13.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 13.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | 0.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.105g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.174g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.146g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
1.65 g
Fats:
2.82 g
Carbs:
14.65 g
Water:
79.62 g
Other:
1.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +384.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +676.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +153.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.342 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1471.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.5% |
