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Danish pastry vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between danish pastry and star anise?

  • Star anise is richer than danish pastry in iron, copper, manganese, calcium, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 440% more.
  • The glycemic index of danish pastry is lower.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Spices, anise seed types in this article.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +278%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1033.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1745.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1370.4%
Contains more IronIron +1953.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +922.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +657.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +307.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +555.3%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1525%
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more FatsFats +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +229.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.5%
Contains more OtherOther +362.7%

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
4% 72% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 1.8mg 36.96mg 440%
Copper 0.089mg 0.91mg 91%
Manganese 0.351mg 2.3mg 85%
Calcium 35mg 646mg 61%
Fiber 1g 14.6g 54%
Phosphorus 108mg 440mg 47%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.65mg 47%
Zinc 0.7mg 5.3mg 42%
Potassium 98mg 1441mg 40%
Magnesium 15mg 170mg 37%
Saturated fat 6.794g 0.586g 28%
Selenium 18.9µg 5µg 25%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 21mg 23%
Protein 8g 17.6g 19%
Sodium 417mg 16mg 17%
Folate 60µg 10µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.34mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.797mg 10%
Fats 21.9g 15.9g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2mg 3.06mg 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 3.15g 4%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Carbs 37.2g 50.02g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 9.78g 4%
Calories 374kcal 337kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 16µg 2%
Net carbs 36.2g 35.42g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 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 Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.208g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.