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Danish pastry vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and popovers

  • Danish pastry is richer in vitamin B2, yet popovers are richer in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, copper, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for popovers is 34% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 7 times more saturated fat than popovers. Danish pastry contains 6.794g of saturated fat, while popovers contain 0.983g.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Popovers, dry mix, enriched.

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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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.9%
~equal in Calcium ~32mg
~equal in Potassium ~100mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~100mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.042mg

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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +409.3%
Contains more WaterWater +168.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +470.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Popovers DV% diff.
Selenium 18.9µg 37.6µg 34%
Fats 21.9g 4.3g 27%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.983g 26%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 1.984g 23%
Sodium 417mg 906mg 21%
Folate 60µg 145µg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.43mg 20%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.741mg 17%
Iron 1.8mg 2.97mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.823g 12%
Carbs 37.2g 71g 11%
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.378mg 9%
Copper 0.089mg 0.171mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.147mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.08µg 5%
Protein 8g 10.4g 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.48mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.88mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 100mg 1%
Calories 374kcal 371kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 71g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 35mg 32mg 0%
Potassium 98mg 100mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.042mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.123mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.747mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.249mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.517mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.229mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Popovers
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
28%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.