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Quince vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between quince and danish pastry

  • Quince has more vitamin C, while danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
  • Danish pastry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 150 times less vitamin C than quince. Quince contains 15mg of vitamin C, while danish pastry contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in quince is lower.
  • Quince has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of quince is 35, while the glycemic index of danish pastry is 50.

The food types used in this comparison are Quinces, 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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
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 +101%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.2%
Contains more IronIron +157.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +535.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3050%

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +14900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.04mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 +166.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more FatsFats +21800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.1%
Contains more OtherOther +275%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31325%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5050%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Danish pastry DV% diff.
Fats 0.1g 21.9g 34%
Selenium 0.6µg 18.9µg 33%
Saturated fat 0.01g 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 11.313g 28%
Sodium 4mg 417mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.26mg 18%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.1mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 2.575g 17%
Calories 57kcal 374kcal 16%
Protein 0.4g 8g 15%
Manganese 0.351mg 15%
Folate 3µg 60µg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.19mg 14%
Iron 0.7mg 1.8mg 14%
Phosphorus 17mg 108mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 2mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Carbs 15.3g 37.2g 7%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 6%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.7mg 6%
Copper 0.13mg 0.089mg 5%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.304mg 4%
Fiber 1.9g 1g 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 35µg 4%
Potassium 197mg 98mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 15mg 2%
Calcium 11mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2%
Net carbs 13.4g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.04mg 0%
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
Quince 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
6%
Quince
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quince
Quince is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.784g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in minerals
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.