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Danish pastry vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between danish pastry and yolk

  • The amount of choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and folate in yolk is higher than in danish pastry.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 354% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of yolk is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +538.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +268.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.3%

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +885.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +988.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +637.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +875%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3980.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.176mg

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +936.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +66.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%

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
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.738g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 23mg 1085mg 354%
Choline 20.1mg 820.2mg 145%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 1.95µg 73%
Selenium 18.9µg 56µg 67%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 2.99mg 54%
Phosphorus 108mg 390mg 40%
Vitamin A 35µg 381µg 38%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 2IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.35mg 24%
Folate 60µg 146µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.528mg 21%
Sodium 417mg 48mg 16%
Protein 8g 15.86g 16%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.3mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.58mg 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.055mg 13%
Saturated fat 6.794g 9.551g 13%
Iron 1.8mg 2.73mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2mg 0.024mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 4.204g 11%
Carbs 37.2g 3.59g 11%
Calcium 35mg 129mg 9%
Fats 21.9g 26.54g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 0.7µg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Calories 374kcal 322kcal 3%
Magnesium 15mg 5mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 11.738g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.176mg 1%
Copper 0.089mg 0.077mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 3.59g N/A
Potassium 98mg 109mg 0%
Sugar 6.95g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.