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Danish pastry vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between danish pastry and provolone

  • Danish pastry has more iron and manganese; however, provolone is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Provolone covers your daily calcium needs 72% more than danish pastry.
  • Provolone has 35 times less manganese than danish pastry. Danish pastry has 0.351mg of manganese, while provolone has 0.01mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of provolone is 27.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more IronIron +246.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3410%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2060%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +361.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +359.3%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1182.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +213.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +574.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +630%

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1638.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219.8%
Contains more FatsFats +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +30.4%
Contains more OtherOther +214%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 35mg 756mg 72%
Phosphorus 108mg 496mg 55%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.46µg 53%
Saturated fat 6.794g 17.078g 47%
Protein 8g 25.58g 35%
Zinc 0.7mg 3.23mg 23%
Vitamin A 35µg 236µg 22%
Sodium 417mg 876mg 20%
Iron 1.8mg 0.52mg 16%
Cholesterol 23mg 69mg 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.01mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.019mg 14%
Folate 60µg 10µg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.769g 12%
Carbs 37.2g 2.14g 12%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.156mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 7.393g 10%
Selenium 18.9µg 14.5µg 8%
Copper 0.089mg 0.026mg 7%
Fats 21.9g 26.62g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.321mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.2µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 15mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.476mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin D 2IU 20IU 2%
Choline 20.1mg 15.4mg 1%
Calories 374kcal 351kcal 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.23mg 1%
Potassium 98mg 138mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 6.95g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 1.115mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 459mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.284g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.