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Danish pastry vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Danish pastry and Swordfish?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Swordfish is richer in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Swordfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin D is 111% higher.
  • Danish pastry has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Swordfish. Danish pastry has 0.26mg of Vitamin B2, while Swordfish has 0.063mg.
  • Swordfish contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +483.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +262.4%
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +2600%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.2%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.4%
Contains more Selenium +262.4%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +6800%
Contains more Vitamin E +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +710%
Equal in Vitamin A - 129
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.7%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +6800%
Contains more Vitamin E +588.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +710%
Equal in Vitamin A - 129

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +176.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Protein +193.1%
Contains more Water +117.4%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +176.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Protein +193.1%
Contains more Water +117.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +219.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +88.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%

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 Swordfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 0g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 21.9g 7.93g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 0g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 172kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0g Swordfish
Fiber 1g 0g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 6mg Danish pastry
Iron 1.8mg 0.45mg Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 108mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 98mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 417mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.7mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.089mg 0.046mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.351mg 0.013mg Danish pastry
Selenium 18.9µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 128IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 2IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.063mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 60µg 2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.1µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.293mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.371mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 0.644mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 0.43mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.174mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.412mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.205mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 23mg 78mg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 0.056g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 1.911g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 3.544g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 1.368g Danish pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.