Danish pastry vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are danish pastry and oatmeal different?
- Danish pastry is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, while oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Oatmeal covers your daily need for iron, 52% more than danish pastry.
- Oatmeal is lower in cholesterol.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index (79) than danish pastry (50).
Danish pastry, cheese and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types were used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +278% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +231.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1625% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +327.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +271.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +625% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1510.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +218.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +167.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2793.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +504.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 5.96mg | 52% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 1.36g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 0.226g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 0.391g | 27% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 5µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.29mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 49mg | 16% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 68kcal | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 0.426g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 2.37g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 130µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 11.67g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.558mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 3.025mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 0.4µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 80mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Folate | 60µg | 44µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.215mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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