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Lime vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lime and danish pastry

  • Lime is richer in vitamin C, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, folate, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for danish pastry is 34% higher.
  • Lime contains 291 times more vitamin C than danish pastry. Lime contains 29.1mg of vitamin C, while danish pastry contains 0.1mg.
  • Lime contains less sodium.
  • Lime has a lower glycemic index than danish pastry.

Food types used in this article are Limes, raw 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.
Lime
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +536.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4287.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4625%
~equal in Calcium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~98mg

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.
Lime
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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 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +59.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1050%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +294.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 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 WaterWater +181.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1042.9%
Contains more FatsFats +10850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.9%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lime
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23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
33% 55% 12%
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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +59442.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4581.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime Danish pastry
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lime Danish pastry DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 18.9µg 34%
Fats 0.2g 21.9g 33%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0.1mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.022g 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.019g 11.313g 28%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.26mg 18%
Sodium 2mg 417mg 18%
Calories 30kcal 374kcal 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 2.575g 17%
Protein 0.7g 8g 15%
Iron 0.6mg 1.8mg 15%
Manganese 0.008mg 0.351mg 15%
Phosphorus 18mg 108mg 13%
Folate 8µg 60µg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2mg 11%
Carbs 10.54g 37.2g 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Fiber 2.8g 1g 7%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.7mg 5%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 6.9µg 5%
Vitamin A 2µg 35µg 4%
Copper 0.065mg 0.089mg 3%
Choline 5.1mg 20.1mg 3%
Magnesium 6mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.35mg 1%
Net carbs 7.74g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Calcium 33mg 35mg 0%
Potassium 102mg 98mg 0%
Sugar 1.69g 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lime Danish pastry
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
12%
Lime
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.