Egg vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between eggs and danish pastry
- Eggs are richer in copper, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, yet danish pastry is richer in manganese.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 212% higher.
- Eggs contain 44 times more vitamin D than danish pastry. Eggs contain 87IU of vitamin D, while danish pastry contains 2IU.
- Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.
Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2147.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1250% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +325.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +194.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +359.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +455% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1361.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +187.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3025% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +137.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3221.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2mg | 0.089mg | 212% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 23mg | 117% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 20.1mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 0.2µg | 38% |
| Selenium | 30.8µg | 18.9µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.398mg | 0.304mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.513mg | 0.26mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 11.313g | 18% |
| Fats | 10.61g | 21.9g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 6.794g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.026mg | 0.351mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 417mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 35µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.064mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 1.12g | 37.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 87IU | 2IU | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2.2µg | 0µg | 11% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 374kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.19mg | 10% |
| Protein | 12.58g | 8g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 172mg | 108mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 2.575g | 8% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121mg | 0.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 6.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Folate | 44µg | 60µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.12g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.153mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.604mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.686mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.075mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.904mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.392mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.668mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.767mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.298mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
53%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.527g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 350mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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