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Yolk vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yolk and danish pastry

  • The amount of choline, vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, vitamin A, vitamin B6, and folate in yolk is higher than in danish pastry.
  • Yolk covers your daily cholesterol needs 354% more than danish pastry.
  • Danish pastry has 109 times less vitamin D than yolk. Yolk has 218IU of vitamin D, while danish pastry has 2IU.
  • Danish pastry contains less cholesterol.
  • Danish pastry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of danish pastry is 50, while the glycemic index of yolk is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
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 CalciumCalcium +268.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.2%
Contains more IronIron +51.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +538.2%

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.
Yolk
9
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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
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 AVitamin A +988.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +637.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +883.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +875%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +3980.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +885.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.19mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 +98.3%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more WaterWater +66.6%
Contains more OtherOther +13.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +936.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.9%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~11.313g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Danish pastry DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 23mg 354%
Choline 820.2mg 20.1mg 145%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0.2µg 73%
Selenium 56µg 18.9µg 67%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.304mg 54%
Phosphorus 390mg 108mg 40%
Vitamin A 381µg 35µg 38%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 2IU 27%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.04mg 24%
Folate 146µg 60µg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.26mg 21%
Sodium 48mg 417mg 16%
Protein 15.86g 8g 16%
Zinc 2.3mg 0.7mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 0.35mg 15%
Manganese 0.055mg 0.351mg 13%
Saturated fat 9.551g 6.794g 13%
Iron 2.73mg 1.8mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 2mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 2.575g 11%
Carbs 3.59g 37.2g 11%
Calcium 129mg 35mg 9%
Fats 26.54g 21.9g 7%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 6.9µg 5%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calories 322kcal 374kcal 3%
Magnesium 5mg 15mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 11.313g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.19mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.089mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 3.59g 36.2g N/A
Potassium 109mg 98mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.205mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk 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
114%
Yolk
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1062mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.757g)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.