Ham vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are ham and danish pastry different?
- Ham is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, danish pastry is richer in folate and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for ham is 47% higher.
- Ham contains 10 times more vitamin B6 than danish pastry. While ham contains 0.4mg of vitamin B6, danish pastry contains only 0.04mg.
- Danish pastry has less sodium.
- Ham has a lower glycemic index (0) than danish pastry (50).
Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Danish pastry, cheese are the varieties used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +192.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +81.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +550% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +296.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +225% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +323.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1900% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +115.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +191.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +296% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2380% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.81 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.54 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 | -73.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +331.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +376.9% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 0.754mg | 0.19mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 417mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.04mg | 28% |
| Protein | 20.93g | 8g | 26% |
| Fats | 5.53g | 21.9g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 6.794g | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 11.313g | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.88mg | 0.7mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.65µg | 0.2µg | 19% |
| Folate | 3µg | 60µg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 2.575g | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.351mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.023mg | 2mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 108mg | 13% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 20.1mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 1.5g | 37.2g | 12% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 374kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 23mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 98mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.9µg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 32IU | 2IU | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg | 0.26mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 0.304mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 18.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.079mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.5g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 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
44%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 786mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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