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Danish pastry vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between danish pastry and crackers

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, yet crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 52% higher.
  • Danish pastry contains 3 times more selenium than crackers. Danish pastry contains 18.9µg of selenium, while crackers contain 6.7µg.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than crackers.

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.
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%
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%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.1%
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%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +109.4%
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%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 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 ProteinProtein +20.5%
Contains more WaterWater +900%
Contains more FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.8%
Contains more OtherOther +66%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Crackers
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 Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 13.137g 70%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 69.3µg 52%
Iron 1.8mg 4.03mg 28%
Selenium 18.9µg 6.7µg 22%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Phosphorus 108mg 248mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.416mg 19%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 3.03mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.456mg 15%
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.352mg 15%
Sodium 417mg 726mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 6.553g 12%
Calcium 35mg 120mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 37.2g 61.3g 8%
Folate 60µg 92µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Calories 374kcal 510kcal 7%
Fats 21.9g 26.43g 7%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.491mg 6%
Saturated fat 6.794g 5.562g 6%
Fiber 1g 2.3g 5%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Protein 8g 6.64g 3%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg 2%
Choline 20.1mg 9.6mg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.104mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.417mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 59g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g 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
Danish pastry Crackers
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
22%
Danish pastry
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
56%
Crackers

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