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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.
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 11% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~15mg

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 0% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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%
~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
3% 15% 80%
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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
22% 27% 51%
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%

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 Mashed potato
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Mashed potato 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Mashed potato
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%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 111mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.