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Danish pastry vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Wakame

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12, yet Wakame is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Wakame is 46% higher.
  • Wakame contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Seaweed, wakame, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +613.3%
Contains more Copper +219.1%
Contains more Manganese +298.9%
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 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +35%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains less Sodium -52.2%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +613.3%
Contains more Copper +219.1%
Contains more Manganese +298.9%

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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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +226.7%
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 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +129.3%
Contains more Folate +226.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +164%
Contains more Fats +3321.9%
Contains more Carbs +307%
Contains more Water +154.7%
Contains more Other +380%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +164%
Contains more Fats +3321.9%
Contains more Carbs +307%
Contains more Water +154.7%
Contains more Other +380%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19405.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1081.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19405.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1081.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 8.64g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 3.03g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 0.64g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 9.14g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 45kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 1g 0.5g Danish pastry
Calcium 35mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 1.8mg 2.18mg Wakame
Magnesium 15mg 107mg Wakame
Phosphorus 108mg 80mg Danish pastry
Potassium 98mg 50mg Danish pastry
Sodium 417mg 872mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.38mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.089mg 0.284mg Wakame
Manganese 0.351mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 18.9µg 0.7µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 360IU Wakame
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 18µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1mg Wakame
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3mg Wakame
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.06mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.23mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.6mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.002mg Danish pastry
Folate 60µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 5.3µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.035mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg 0.165mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.087mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg 0.257mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg 0.112mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.063mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.112mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg 0.209mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg 0.015mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Wakame
Saturated Fat 6.794g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 0.058g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 0.218g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Wakame
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
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.