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Nutmeg vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nutmeg and danish pastry

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus; however, danish pastry is richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
  • Nutmeg covers your daily manganese needs 111% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 21 times less fiber than nutmeg. Nutmeg has 20.8g of fiber, while danish pastry has 1g.
  • Danish pastry contains less saturated fat.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +1120%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.1%
Contains more IronIron +68.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1053.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +97.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +726.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1081.3%

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.
Nutmeg
4
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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +356.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +128.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
3
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 FatsFats +65.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.5%
Contains more OtherOther +55.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37%
Contains more WaterWater +404%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
0
88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 -73.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +635.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Danish pastry DV% diff.
Manganese 2.9mg 0.351mg 111%
Copper 1.027mg 0.089mg 104%
Saturated fat 25.94g 6.794g 87%
Fiber 20.8g 1g 79%
Magnesium 183mg 15mg 40%
Selenium 1.6µg 18.9µg 31%
Fats 36.31g 21.9g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 11.313g 20%
Sodium 16mg 417mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.26mg 16%
Iron 3.04mg 1.8mg 16%
Phosphorus 213mg 108mg 15%
Calcium 184mg 35mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 2.575g 15%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.7mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.04mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Calories 525kcal 374kcal 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Potassium 350mg 98mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.9µg 6%
Carbs 49.29g 37.2g 4%
Folate 76µg 60µg 4%
Protein 5.84g 8g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 2mg 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 5µg 35µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg 2%
Choline 8.8mg 20.1mg 2%
Net carbs 28.49g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 2.99g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 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
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $6)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.