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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +132.5%
Contains more Selenium +3050%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +22.4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains less Sodium -36.9%
Contains more Zinc +268.4%
Contains more Manganese +132.5%
Contains more Selenium +3050%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +611.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +804.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1081.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1298.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +226.9%
Contains more Folate +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +14600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +779.1%
Contains more Fats +15542.9%
Contains more Carbs +769.2%
Contains more Water +194.6%
Contains more Other +43.3%
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 Protein +779.1%
Contains more Fats +15542.9%
Contains more Carbs +769.2%
Contains more Water +194.6%
Contains more Other +43.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86923.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3743.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86923.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3743.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 1.38g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 0.91g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 0.14g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 4.28g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 19kcal Danish pastry
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 6.95g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 1g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 35mg 30mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 1.47mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Danish pastry
Phosphorus 108mg 20mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 417mg 661mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.351mg 0.151mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 0.6µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 18IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.14mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.021mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.022mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.143mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.093mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 60µg 24µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.008mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.025mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.021mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.029mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.031mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.009mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.023mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.03mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.016mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.013g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.067g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Danish pastry
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.17g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.