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Danish pastry vs. Pumpkin seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are danish pastry and pumpkin seeds different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in vitamin B2 and vitamin B1, while pumpkin seeds are higher in zinc, fiber, copper, magnesium, potassium, and iron.
  • Pumpkin seeds cover your daily need for zinc, 87% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry contains 23 times more sodium than pumpkin seeds. Danish pastry contains 417mg of sodium, while pumpkin seeds contain 18mg.

Danish pastry, cheese and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1646.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +837.8%
Contains more IronIron +83.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +675.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1371.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.3%

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 1% 1% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +599.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.037mg

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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +12.9%
Contains more WaterWater +597.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.5%
Contains more OtherOther +153.3%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Pumpkin seeds DV% diff.
Zinc 0.7mg 10.3mg 87%
Fiber 1g 18.4g 70%
Copper 0.089mg 0.69mg 67%
Magnesium 15mg 262mg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 8.844g 42%
Selenium 18.9µg 34%
Potassium 98mg 919mg 24%
Protein 8g 18.55g 21%
Iron 1.8mg 3.31mg 19%
Sodium 417mg 18mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.052mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.794g 3.67g 14%
Folate 60µg 9µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 6.032g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.034mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.286mg 11%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Carbs 37.2g 53.75g 6%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.496mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.056mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Calories 374kcal 446kcal 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 3µg 4%
Fats 21.9g 19.4g 4%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 92mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 55mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 35.35g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.037mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.326mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.683mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.956mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.572mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.386mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.417mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.924mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.491mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.515mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Pumpkin seeds
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
4%
Pumpkin seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
103%
Pumpkin seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.124g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
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. Pumpkin seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.