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Crackers vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between crackers and danish pastry

  • Crackers are 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 for crackers is 52% higher.
  • Crackers contain 9 times more vitamin E than danish pastry. Crackers contain 3.03mg of vitamin E, while danish pastry contains 0.35mg.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than crackers.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +123.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +129.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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 EVitamin E +765.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +904.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more WaterWater +900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +410.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
Crackers 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 Crackers Danish pastry DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.575g 70%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 6.9µg 52%
Iron 4.03mg 1.8mg 28%
Selenium 6.7µg 18.9µg 22%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Phosphorus 248mg 108mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.19mg 19%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.35mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.26mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2mg 15%
Sodium 726mg 417mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 11.313g 12%
Calcium 120mg 35mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Carbs 61.3g 37.2g 8%
Folate 92µg 60µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Calories 510kcal 374kcal 7%
Fats 26.43g 21.9g 7%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.351mg 6%
Saturated fat 5.562g 6.794g 6%
Fiber 2.3g 1g 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Protein 6.64g 8g 3%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.7mg 2%
Choline 9.6mg 20.1mg 2%
Copper 0.104mg 0.089mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.304mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg 2%
Potassium 118mg 98mg 1%
Magnesium 18mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 59g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 8.18g 6.95g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.205mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers 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
49%
Crackers
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
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?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.232g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - 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.