Danish pastry vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between danish pastry and potato chips?
- Danish pastry is richer in selenium, yet potato chips are richer in vitamin E, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, copper, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Potato chips' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 58% higher.
- Danish pastry has 52 times more sodium than potato chips. Danish pastry has 417mg of sodium, while potato chips have 8mg.
We used Danish pastry, cheese and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +45.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +346.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1201% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +243.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +31000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2502.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1550% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +220.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 12.17g | 64% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 9.11mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.66mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 1275mg | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 31.1mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.306mg | 24% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 34.6g | 20% |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 8.1µg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 10.96g | 19% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 22.1µg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 3.827mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 165mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Calories | 374kcal | 536kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 52.9g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.197mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 9.84g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.44mg | 4% |
| Folate | 60µg | 45µg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 37.5mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.402mg | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 7g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1552.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +372.6% |
