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Cracker vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cracker and Pastry?

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5, while Pastry is higher in Selenium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 44% higher.
  • Pastry is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this comparison.

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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.
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Pastry
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Selenium +261.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Copper - 0.114
Equal in Manganese - 0.488
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Selenium +261.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Copper - 0.114
Equal in Manganese - 0.488

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin E +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.398
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.168

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Other +149%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Water +170.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.3
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
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Other +149%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Water +170.7%
Equal in Protein - 7.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 59g 43.6g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 26.43g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 61.3g 45.1g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 10mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.56mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 16mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 60mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 61mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 0.49mg 0.53mg Pastry
Copper 0.104mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.491mg 0.488mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.54mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.398mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.283mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.168mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.021mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 78µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 16.1µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.193mg 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.471mg 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.103mg 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.112mg 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.294mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.145mg 0.156mg Pastry
Trans Fat 1.076g Pastry
Saturated Fat 5.562g 9.643g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.894g 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 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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.081g)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.