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Danish pastry vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between danish pastry and seaweed

  • Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
  • Seaweed covers your daily vitamin K needs 49% more than danish pastry.
  • Seaweed has 28 times less saturated fat than danish pastry. Danish pastry has 6.794g of saturated fat, while seaweed has 0.247g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +157.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +380%
Contains more IronIron +58.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
~equal in Potassium ~89mg

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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +325.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +856.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +376.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3810.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.7%
Contains more WaterWater +159.8%
Contains more OtherOther +340.7%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11443.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5378.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Seaweed DV% diff.
Vitamin K 6.9µg 66µg 49%
Selenium 18.9µg 0.7µg 33%
Fats 21.9g 0.56g 33%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.247g 30%
Folate 60µg 180µg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.098g 28%
Magnesium 15mg 121mg 25%
Calories 374kcal 43kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.047g 17%
Calcium 35mg 168mg 13%
Protein 8g 1.68g 13%
Iron 1.8mg 2.85mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.05mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.47mg 10%
Phosphorus 108mg 42mg 9%
Carbs 37.2g 9.57g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Sodium 417mg 233mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.2mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.642mg 7%
Copper 0.089mg 0.13mg 5%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.23mg 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 6µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.87mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.002mg 3%
Choline 20.1mg 12.8mg 1%
Fiber 1g 1.3g 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 8.27g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Potassium 98mg 89mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0.6g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
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 Seaweed
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
33%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 184mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.