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Danish pastry vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Danish pastry and Walnut

  • Danish pastry has more Selenium, however, Walnut is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Walnut covers your daily Copper needs 166% more than Danish pastry.
  • Walnut has 209 times less Sodium than Danish pastry. Danish pastry has 417mg of Sodium, while Walnut has 2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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 Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +953.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +341.4%
Contains more Copper +1682%
Contains more Manganese +872.6%
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 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Selenium +285.7%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +61.7%
Contains more Magnesium +953.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.4%
Contains more Potassium +350%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +341.4%
Contains more Copper +1682%
Contains more Manganese +872.6%

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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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin A +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1242.5%
Contains more Folate +63.3%
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 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +540%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1242.5%
Contains more Folate +63.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +171.3%
Contains more Water +671.5%
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +197.8%
Contains more Other +18.7%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Carbs +171.3%
Contains more Water +671.5%
Contains more Protein +90.4%
Contains more Fats +197.8%
Contains more Other +18.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1732%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.126
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1732%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.126

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 7.01g Danish pastry
Protein 8g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 21.9g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 37.2g 13.71g Danish pastry
Calories 374kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 6.95g 2.61g Walnut
Fiber 1g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 35mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 1.8mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 15mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 108mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 98mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 417mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 0.7mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.089mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.351mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 18.9µg 4.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 20IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 1µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.15mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 2mg 1.125mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.57mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 60µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 2.7µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.293mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.644mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.43mg 0.424mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.412mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.205mg 0.391mg Walnut
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.794g 6.126g Walnut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 8.933g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Walnut
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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.668g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.