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Danish pastry vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between danish pastry and skipjack tuna

  • Danish pastry has more manganese, vitamin B1, and folate; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B6, selenium, and phosphorus.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 105% more than danish pastry.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 18 times less manganese than danish pastry. Danish pastry contains 0.351mg of manganese, while skipjack tuna contains 0.019mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more IronIron +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1747.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +193.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +432.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.6%
~equal in Calcium ~37mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +837.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +995%
~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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +1597.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +252.6%
Contains more WaterWater +98.3%
Contains more OtherOther +448%

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% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4555.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +539%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2mg 18.756mg 105%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 2.19µg 83%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.981mg 72%
Selenium 18.9µg 46.8µg 51%
Protein 8g 28.21g 40%
Fats 21.9g 1.29g 32%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.42g 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 0.243g 28%
Phosphorus 108mg 285mg 25%
Sodium 417mg 47mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.403g 14%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.019mg 14%
Folate 60µg 10µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.038mg 13%
Potassium 98mg 522mg 12%
Cholesterol 23mg 60mg 12%
Carbs 37.2g 0g 12%
Calories 374kcal 132kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.122mg 11%
Magnesium 15mg 44mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.485mg 4%
Zinc 0.7mg 1.05mg 3%
Iron 1.8mg 1.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 36.2g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Calcium 35mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.374g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $8)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.