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Danish pastry vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Danish pastry and Cheese crackers different?

  • Danish pastry is higher in Selenium, however, Cheese crackers are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cheese crackers is 39% higher.
  • Danish pastry has less Sodium.

Danish pastry, cheese and Crackers, cheese, regular are the varieties used in this article.

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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
2
:
8
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +288.6%
Contains more Iron +171.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.1%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Calcium +288.6%
Contains more Iron +171.1%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +59.2%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Contains more Manganese +60.1%

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.
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
1
:
10
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.2%
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%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +525.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +325%
Contains more Folate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +70%
Contains more Vitamin K +36.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
1
:
4
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Water +784.5%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.7%
Contains more Other +124%
Equal in Fats - 22.74
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
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Water +784.5%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Carbs +59.7%
Contains more Other +124%
Equal in Fats - 22.74

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
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2
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.8%
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +97%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +291.8%

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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Protein 8g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 21.9g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Carbs 37.2g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Calories 374kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 6.95g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 1g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Calcium 35mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 1.8mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 15mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 108mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 98mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 417mg 973mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.089mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.351mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 18.9µg 13.5µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 17µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 2IU 1IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 2mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 60µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 6.9µg 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.644mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.43mg 0.418mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.412mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.205mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 23mg 3mg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 5.744g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cheese crackers
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%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.