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Ground beef vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ground beef and Danish pastry

  • Ground beef has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Choline, however, Danish pastry is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Ground beef covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 95% more than Danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 8 times less Zinc than Ground beef. Ground beef has 5.84mg of Zinc, while Danish pastry has 0.7mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked 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 Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +734.3%
Contains more Copper +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +3800%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Selenium - 18.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.7%
Contains more Potassium +145.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +734.3%
Contains more Copper +12.7%
Contains more Manganese +3800%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Selenium - 18.9

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin A +1322.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +677.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1145%
Contains more Vitamin A +1322.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Folate +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +137.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +198.4%
Contains more Water +85.9%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +198.4%
Contains more Water +85.9%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Fats +42.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.1%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +54.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +531.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ground beef Danish pastry
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 ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 0g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 23.87g 8g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 0g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 241kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 0g 6.95g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 33mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 2.27mg 1.8mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 15mg Ground beef
Phosphorus 166mg 108mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 98mg Ground beef
Sodium 73mg 417mg Ground beef
Zinc 5.84mg 0.7mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.009mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 19.1µg 18.9µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 2mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.304mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.04mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0.2µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.089mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.293mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.371mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.644mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.43mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.174mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.402mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.412mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.205mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 23mg Danish pastry
Trans Fat 1.173g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.073g 6.794g Ground beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 2.575g Danish pastry
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef Danish pastry
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
46%
Ground beef
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground beef
Ground beef contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/nutrients
  2. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.