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Danish pastry vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and pistachios?

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, yet pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, manganese, potassium, iron, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 135% higher.
  • Danish pastry has 3 times more selenium than pistachios. Danish pastry has 18.9µg of selenium, while pistachios have 7µg.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +945.9%
Contains more IronIron +117.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1360.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.9%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4150%
~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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +618.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +152%
Contains more FatsFats +106.9%
Contains more OtherOther +98.7%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +458.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.089mg 1.3mg 135%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.7mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 14.38g 79%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.87mg 57%
Phosphorus 108mg 490mg 55%
Fiber 1g 10.6g 38%
Manganese 0.351mg 1.2mg 37%
Fats 21.9g 45.32g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 23.257g 30%
Iron 1.8mg 3.92mg 27%
Potassium 98mg 1025mg 27%
Magnesium 15mg 121mg 25%
Protein 8g 20.16g 24%
Selenium 18.9µg 7µg 22%
Sodium 417mg 1mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.86mg 17%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.2mg 14%
Calories 374kcal 560kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.16mg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Calcium 35mg 105mg 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Saturated fat 6.794g 5.907g 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.3mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.52mg 4%
Carbs 37.2g 27.17g 3%
Folate 60µg 51µg 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 26µg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 16.57g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.