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Danish pastry vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between danish pastry and nutmeg

  • Danish pastry has more selenium and vitamin B2; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 111% more than danish pastry.
  • Nutmeg has 26 times less sodium than danish pastry. Danish pastry has 417mg of sodium, while nutmeg has 16mg.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1081.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +68.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1053.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +726.2%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37%
Contains more WaterWater +404%
Contains more FatsFats +65.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.3%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +635.7%

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 Nutmeg
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.351mg 2.9mg 111%
Copper 0.089mg 1.027mg 104%
Saturated fat 6.794g 25.94g 87%
Fiber 1g 20.8g 79%
Magnesium 15mg 183mg 40%
Selenium 18.9µg 1.6µg 31%
Fats 21.9g 36.31g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 3.22g 20%
Sodium 417mg 16mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.057mg 16%
Iron 1.8mg 3.04mg 16%
Phosphorus 108mg 213mg 15%
Calcium 35mg 184mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.35g 15%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.15mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.346mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.16mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Calories 374kcal 525kcal 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Potassium 98mg 350mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 37.2g 49.29g 4%
Folate 60µg 76µg 4%
Protein 8g 5.84g 4%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.299mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin A 35µg 5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 8.8mg 2%
Net carbs 36.2g 28.49g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 2.99g 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%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.