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Danish pastry vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between danish pastry and mussels

  • The amount of vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2 in mussels is higher than in danish pastry.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 992% more than danish pastry.
  • Mussels has 8 times less saturated fat than danish pastry. Danish pastry has 6.794g of saturated fat, while mussels has 0.85g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.5%
Contains more IronIron +273.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1837.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +374.1%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +11900%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more FatsFats +388.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +403.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.5%
Contains more WaterWater +94.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112%

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1015.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Mussels DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 24µg 992%
Manganese 0.351mg 6.8mg 280%
Selenium 18.9µg 89.6µg 129%
Iron 1.8mg 6.72mg 62%
Protein 8g 23.8g 32%
Fats 21.9g 4.48g 27%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.85g 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 1.014g 26%
Phosphorus 108mg 285mg 25%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.67mg 18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 13.6mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.95mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.42mg 12%
Cholesterol 23mg 56mg 11%
Calories 374kcal 172kcal 10%
Carbs 37.2g 7.39g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.212g 9%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.3mg 9%
Copper 0.089mg 0.149mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 91µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2mg 3mg 6%
Potassium 98mg 268mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.1mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Folate 60µg 76µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Sodium 417mg 369mg 2%
Net carbs 36.2g 7.39g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 35mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.853mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.506g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
265%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (50)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.