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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.
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Potassium - 98
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +65%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Zinc +25.7%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +111.1%
Contains more Selenium +98.9%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Equal in Calcium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 108
Equal in Potassium - 98

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Water +168.4%
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 Protein +30%
Contains more Carbs +90.9%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Fats +409.3%
Contains more Water +168.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.9%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 g
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +470.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 71g 36.2g Popovers
Protein 10.4g 8g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 71g 37.2g Popovers
Calories 371kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 6.95g Popovers
Fiber 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 32mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 2.97mg 1.8mg Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Popovers
Phosphorus 100mg 108mg Danish pastry
Potassium 100mg 98mg Popovers
Sodium 906mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.88mg 0.7mg Popovers
Copper 0.171mg 0.089mg Popovers
Manganese 0.741mg 0.351mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 18.9µg Popovers
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
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
Folate 145µg 60µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 6.794g Popovers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 2.575g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
30%
Popovers
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.