Danish pastry vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between danish pastry and pecan?
- Danish pastry is higher in selenium, yet pecan is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 180% more.
- The glycemic index of pecan is lower.
We used Danish pastry, cheese and Nuts, pecans types 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 SeleniumSelenium | +397.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +706.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1248.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +547.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1182.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +97.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +425% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.5% |
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:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +792% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +228.6% |
~equal in
Other
~1.48g
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
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +260.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +739.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.18g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.351mg | 4.5mg | 180% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 21.614g | 127% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 1.2mg | 123% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 71.97g | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 40.801g | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.66mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 4.53mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1g | 9.6g | 34% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 3.8µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 121mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 277mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 691kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.21mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.863mg | 11% |
| Folate | 60µg | 22µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.13mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 410mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 2.53mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 13.86g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 1.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 1.167mg | 5% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 40.5mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 70mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 3.5µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 6.18g | 3% |
| Protein | 8g | 9.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | 3.97g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
149%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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.