Pecan vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pecan and danish pastry?
- Pecan is higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet danish pastry is higher in selenium.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for manganese is 180% more.
- Pecan has 13 times more copper than danish pastry. While pecan has 1.2mg of copper, danish pastry has only 0.089mg.
- The glycemic index of pecan is lower.
We used Nuts, pecans and Danish pastry, cheese types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +706.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +318.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1248.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +547.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1182.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +397.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +183.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +425% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +101.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +97.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +172.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +228.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +168.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +792% |
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Other
~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +260.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +739.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.794g
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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| Manganese | 4.5mg | 0.351mg | 180% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 2.575g | 127% |
| Copper | 1.2mg | 0.089mg | 123% |
| Fats | 71.97g | 21.9g | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 11.313g | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.66mg | 0.19mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 4.53mg | 0.7mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 9.6g | 1g | 34% |
| Selenium | 3.8µg | 18.9µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 15mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 277mg | 108mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 417mg | 18% |
| Calories | 691kcal | 374kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.863mg | 0.304mg | 11% |
| Folate | 22µg | 60µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.26mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 410mg | 98mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.53mg | 1.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 13.86g | 37.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 0.35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.167mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 20.1mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 35mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 6.9µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 6.794g | 3% |
| Protein | 9.17g | 8g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
31%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
149%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pecan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pecan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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