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Danish pastry vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between danish pastry and saffron

  • Danish pastry has more selenium; however, saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1220% more.
  • Danish pastry has 4 times more saturated fat than saffron. Danish pastry has 6.794g of saturated fat, while saffron has 1.586g.
  • Saffron has a higher glycemic index than danish pastry.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Spices, saffron.

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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 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +237.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1660%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +217.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1659.2%
Contains more IronIron +516.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7993.4%

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.
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 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2425%
Contains more FolateFolate +55%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.267mg

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
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more FatsFats +274.4%
Contains more WaterWater +163.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +263.3%

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
39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2537.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%

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 Saffron
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 Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.351mg 28.408mg 1220%
Iron 1.8mg 11.1mg 116%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.01mg 75%
Magnesium 15mg 264mg 59%
Potassium 98mg 1724mg 48%
Copper 0.089mg 0.328mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.429g 27%
Fats 21.9g 5.85g 25%
Selenium 18.9µg 5.6µg 24%
Saturated fat 6.794g 1.586g 24%
Phosphorus 108mg 252mg 21%
Sodium 417mg 148mg 12%
Fiber 1g 3.9g 12%
Carbs 37.2g 65.37g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 35mg 111mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Folate 60µg 93µg 8%
Protein 8g 11.43g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.115mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.09mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.067g 3%
Calories 374kcal 310kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.46mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.267mg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 61.47g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Saffron
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
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.208g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.