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Danish pastry vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between danish pastry and mixed nuts

  • Danish pastry has less copper, manganese, magnesium, vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Mixed nuts' daily need coverage for copper is 91% more.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index than mixed nuts.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added.

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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 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1426.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +234.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +544.9%
Contains more IronIron +45%
Contains more CopperCopper +919.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +380%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +322.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +481.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.4%

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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +158.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.189mg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1409.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +150.5%
Contains more FatsFats +146.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92%

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +151.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +467.5%

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 Mixed nuts
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Copper 0.089mg 0.907mg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 14.612g 80%
Manganese 0.351mg 2.04mg 73%
Magnesium 15mg 229mg 51%
Phosphorus 108mg 456mg 50%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 7.82mg 50%
Fats 21.9g 53.95g 49%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 28.488g 43%
Vitamin B3 2mg 7.709mg 36%
Selenium 18.9µg 33.9µg 27%
Protein 8g 20.04g 24%
Fiber 1g 7g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.352mg 24%
Zinc 0.7mg 3.36mg 24%
Sodium 417mg 5mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 1.14mg 17%
Potassium 98mg 632mg 16%
Calories 374kcal 607kcal 12%
Iron 1.8mg 2.61mg 10%
Saturated fat 6.794g 8.711g 9%
Calcium 35mg 117mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Choline 20.1mg 52mg 6%
Folate 60µg 83µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.196mg 5%
Carbs 37.2g 21.05g 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 5.7µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 14.05g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 4.15g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.189mg 0%
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 412mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.917g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.