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Danish pastry vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and pork Meat?

  • Danish pastry has less vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B12 than pork Meat.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 63% higher.
  • Danish pastry has 7 times more sodium than pork Meat. Danish pastry has 417mg of sodium, while pork Meat has 57mg.
  • Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +245.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +102.1%

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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +271.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1747.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +185%
Contains more CholineCholine +342.3%

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +523.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +72.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.1%
Contains more WaterWater +121.2%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +748.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +408.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.4%

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 Pork Meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.95mg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.739mg 54%
Protein 8g 26.17g 36%
Selenium 18.9µg 38.2µg 35%
Vitamin B3 2mg 7.432mg 34%
Fats 21.9g 3.51g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 1.334g 25%
Saturated fat 6.794g 1.198g 25%
Phosphorus 108mg 267mg 23%
Cholesterol 23mg 73mg 17%
Sodium 417mg 57mg 16%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.42mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.57µg 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.013mg 15%
Folate 60µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.012mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.506g 14%
Choline 20.1mg 88.9mg 13%
Carbs 37.2g 0g 12%
Calories 374kcal 143kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.387mg 10%
Potassium 98mg 421mg 10%
Iron 1.8mg 1.15mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Calcium 35mg 6mg 3%
Copper 0.089mg 0.111mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 2IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 0g N/A
Sugar 6.95g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.