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Danish pastry vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Danish pastry and Cracker

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, yet Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 52% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 3 times more Selenium than Cracker. Danish pastry contains 18.9µg of Selenium, while Cracker contains 6.7µg.
  • Danish pastry contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%
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%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%
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%

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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
3
:
8
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +900%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Other +66%
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
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
Contains more Protein +20.5%
Contains more Water +900%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Contains more Carbs +64.8%
Contains more Other +66%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

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Danish pastry Cracker
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
23%
Danish pastry
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
56%
Cracker

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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.