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Danish pastry vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between danish pastry and potatoes?

  • Danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, folate, and vitamin B1, yet potatoes are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% more.
  • Danish pastry has 70 times more sodium than potatoes. While danish pastry has 417mg of sodium, potatoes have only 6mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in potatoes is lower.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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%
Potato
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.6% 38% 30% 37% 8.2% 24% 0.78% 26% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +191.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4625%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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%
Potato
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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 66% 0% 0.2% 0% 20% 7.4% 20% 18% 69% 0% 5% 11% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +134.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +88.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +245%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +19600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +645%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.295mg

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
Potato
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2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +290.2%
Contains more FatsFats +24233.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.7%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%
Contains more WaterWater +152.4%

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
Potato
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36% 3% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.042 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +565550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6031%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Potato DV% diff.
Fats 21.9g 0.09g 34%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.4µg 34%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.025g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.002g 28%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 19.7mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.298mg 20%
Sodium 417mg 6mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.032mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.042g 17%
Calories 374kcal 77kcal 15%
Iron 1.8mg 0.81mg 12%
Protein 8g 2.05g 12%
Folate 60µg 15µg 11%
Potassium 98mg 425mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.081mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.2mg 7%
Phosphorus 108mg 57mg 7%
Carbs 37.2g 17.49g 7%
Starch 15.29g 6%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.061mg 6%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Fiber 1g 2.1g 4%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2µg 4%
Copper 0.089mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.01mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 12mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 23mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 12.1mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 15.39g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.295mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.021mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.098mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.081mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.103mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.035mg 0%
Fructose 0.26g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.769g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.