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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.
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%
Pecan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
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.
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%
Pecan
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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 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
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%
~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
Pecan
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9% 72% 14% 4%
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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Pecan
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9% 59% 32%
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.
Danish pastry Pecan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Pecan DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Pecan
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
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
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.

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. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/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.