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Puff pastry vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Puff pastry and Cracker

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cracker covers your daily Vitamin K needs 44% more than Puff pastry.
  • Cracker has 4 times less Selenium than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 24.5µg of Selenium, while Cracker has 6.7µg.
  • Puff pastry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +265.7%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Copper - 0.104
Equal in Manganese - 0.491
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +265.7%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +55%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +90.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Copper - 0.104
Equal in Manganese - 0.491

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.6%
Contains more Folate +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +325.2%
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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.6%
Contains more Folate +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +325.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +45.7%
Contains more Water +135.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Other +149%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
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 +11.4%
Contains more Fats +45.7%
Contains more Water +135.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.1%
Contains more Other +149%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 59g Cracker
Protein 7.4g 6.64g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 26.43g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 558kcal 510kcal Puff pastry
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0.75g 8.18g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 10mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.6mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 60mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 62mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 253mg 726mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.115mg 0.104mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.491mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 6.7µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 55µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 16.3µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.084mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.193mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.246mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.471mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.103mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg 0.112mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.331mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.294mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 0.145mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 1.076g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 5.562g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 6.553g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 13.137g Puff pastry
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
Puff 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
26%
Puff pastry
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.