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

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Differences between danish pastry and chia seeds

  • Danish pastry contains less fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, magnesium, iron, selenium, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1 than chia seeds.
  • Chia seeds' daily need coverage for fiber is 134% higher.
  • Chia seeds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chia seeds is 15, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2133.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1702.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +315.3%
Contains more IronIron +328.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +938.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +554.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +696.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.1%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +341.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +441.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +106.8%
Contains more FatsFats +40.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%
Contains more OtherOther +220%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +390%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +819%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Chia seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 23.665g 141%
Fiber 1g 34.4g 134%
Phosphorus 108mg 860mg 107%
Manganese 0.351mg 2.723mg 103%
Copper 0.089mg 0.924mg 93%
Magnesium 15mg 335mg 76%
Iron 1.8mg 7.72mg 74%
Selenium 18.9µg 55.2µg 66%
Calcium 35mg 631mg 60%
Vitamin B3 2mg 8.83mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.62mg 36%
Zinc 0.7mg 4.58mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 2.309g 23%
Protein 8g 16.54g 17%
Sodium 417mg 16mg 17%
Saturated fat 6.794g 3.33g 16%
Fats 21.9g 30.74g 14%
Potassium 98mg 407mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Calories 374kcal 486kcal 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Folate 60µg 49µg 3%
Carbs 37.2g 42.12g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 7.72g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Chia 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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.