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Popovers vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Popovers and Danish pastry

  • Popovers are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B3, yet Danish pastry is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Popovers is 34% higher.
  • Popovers contain 2 times more Folate than Danish pastry. Popovers contain 145µg of Folate, while Danish pastry contains 60µg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Popovers, dry mix, enriched 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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
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 +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54%
~equal in Calcium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~98mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~108mg

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
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% 7.7% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.9%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%
Contains more FatsFats +409.3%
Contains more WaterWater +168.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 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 -85.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +470.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popovers Danish pastry Opinion
Calories 371kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Protein 10.4g 8g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 21.9g Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 71g 36.2g Popovers
Carbs 71g 37.2g Popovers
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Popovers
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Popovers
Calcium 32mg 35mg Danish pastry
Potassium 100mg 98mg Popovers
Iron 2.97mg 1.8mg Popovers
Sugar 6.95g Popovers
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Copper 0.171mg 0.089mg Popovers
Zinc 0.88mg 0.7mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 108mg Danish pastry
Sodium 906mg 417mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.741mg 0.351mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 18.9µg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.19mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 2mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 0.304mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.04mg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg Danish pastry
Folate 145µg 60µg Popovers
Choline 20.1mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 0.983g 6.794g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 2.575g Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.089mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.293mg
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.371mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.644mg Popovers
Lysine 0.249mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.191mg 0.174mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.402mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.412mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.205mg Popovers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
28%
Popovers
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Popovers
Popovers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 489mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.