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Danish pastry vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and sauerkraut

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese, yet sauerkraut is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for danish pastry is 34% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 32 times more selenium than sauerkraut. Danish pastry contains 18.9µg of selenium, while sauerkraut contains 0.6µg.
  • Sauerkraut contains less saturated fat.
  • Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +22.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +440%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +132.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.096mg

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +150%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +88.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +779.1%
Contains more FatsFats +15542.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +769.2%
Contains more WaterWater +194.6%
Contains more OtherOther +43.3%

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
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86923.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3743.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Selenium 18.9µg 0.6µg 33%
Fats 21.9g 0.14g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.034g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.013g 28%
Calories 374kcal 19kcal 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.022mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.067g 17%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 14.7mg 16%
Protein 8g 0.91g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.021mg 14%
Phosphorus 108mg 20mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.143mg 12%
Carbs 37.2g 4.28g 11%
Sodium 417mg 661mg 11%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.151mg 9%
Folate 60µg 24µg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Fiber 1g 2.9g 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.13mg 7%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.19mg 5%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 13µg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg 4%
Iron 1.8mg 1.47mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.093mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 10.4mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 170mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 30mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.14mg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.096mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 1.38g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 15mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 1.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Sauerkraut
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
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 244mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.