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Pomegranate vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pomegranate and danish pastry

  • Pomegranate has more fiber and vitamin C, while danish pastry has more selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for selenium is 33% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 102 times less vitamin C than pomegranate. Pomegranate contains 10.2mg of vitamin C, while danish pastry contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pomegranate is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pomegranates, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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 PotassiumPotassium +140.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +195%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3680%

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.
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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 +10100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +390.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +57.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +164.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 +148.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +379%
Contains more FatsFats +1771.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.9%
Contains more OtherOther +183%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12064.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3159.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Danish pastry DV% diff.
Selenium 0.5µg 18.9µg 33%
Fats 1.17g 21.9g 32%
Saturated fat 0.12g 6.794g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 0.093g 11.313g 28%
Iron 0.3mg 1.8mg 19%
Sodium 3mg 417mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 2.575g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.26mg 16%
Calories 83kcal 374kcal 15%
Protein 1.67g 8g 13%
Fiber 4g 1g 12%
Vitamin C 10.2mg 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 2mg 11%
Phosphorus 36mg 108mg 10%
Manganese 0.119mg 0.351mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.19mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Copper 0.158mg 0.089mg 8%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 6.9µg 8%
Carbs 18.7g 37.2g 6%
Folate 38µg 60µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Potassium 236mg 98mg 4%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 10mg 35mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.04mg 3%
Choline 7.6mg 20.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.35mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.304mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Net carbs 14.7g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 13.67g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
15%
Pomegranate
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.674g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.