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Cracker vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cracker and Danish pastry

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, yet Danish pastry is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 52% higher.
  • Cracker contains 9 times more Vitamin E than Danish pastry. Cracker contains 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while Danish pastry contains 0.35mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Cracker
Cracker
7
:
3
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +242.9%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%

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.
Cracker
Cracker
8
:
3
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin E +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +904.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Danish pastry
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 E +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Folate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +904.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
3
:
2
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Other +66%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +900%
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Danish pastry
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 Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Other +66%
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.6%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 59g 36.2g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 26.43g 21.9g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 37.2g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 374kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 6.95g Danish pastry
Fiber 2.3g 1g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 35mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.8mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 108mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 98mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.49mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.104mg 0.089mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.351mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.35mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.19mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.26mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.304mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 60µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 69.3µg 6.9µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.193mg 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.471mg 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.103mg 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.112mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.294mg 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.145mg 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 5.562g 6.794g Cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.575g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
23%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.