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Danish pastry vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and liver?

  • Danish pastry has less vitamin B12, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, selenium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B6 than liver.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 770% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Liver has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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%
Liver
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3% 13% 672% 211% 183% 103% 6.4% 39% 368%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.1%
Contains more IronIron +895.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +612.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +860%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +257.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~14mg

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%
Liver
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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 79% 1802% 0% 0% 65% 507% 158% 286% 132% 2334% 0% 122% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15342.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +744.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +321.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1470.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9235%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Liver
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26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +397.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +889.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.3%
Contains more WaterWater +104.8%
~equal in Other ~1.5g

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
Liver
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46% 20% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1695.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +145.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Liver DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 18.67µg 770%
Vitamin A 35µg 5405µg 597%
Iron 1.8mg 17.92mg 202%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 2.196mg 149%
Cholesterol 23mg 355mg 111%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 4.774mg 89%
Selenium 18.9µg 67.5µg 88%
Copper 0.089mg 0.634mg 61%
Zinc 0.7mg 6.72mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.57mg 41%
Vitamin B3 2mg 8.435mg 40%
Protein 8g 26.02g 36%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.63g 27%
Fats 21.9g 4.4g 27%
Folate 60µg 163µg 26%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 23.6mg 26%
Saturated fat 6.794g 1.41g 24%
Phosphorus 108mg 241mg 19%
Sodium 417mg 49mg 16%
Carbs 37.2g 3.76g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.05g 10%
Calories 374kcal 165kcal 10%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.258mg 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calcium 35mg 10mg 3%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 150mg 2%
Net carbs 36.2g 3.76g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 14mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.366mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.32mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 2.319mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 2.007mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.645mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.274mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.607mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.708mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Liver
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
422%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liver
Liver contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 332mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.