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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 from 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.

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% 7.7% 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 Opinion
Calories 374kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 8g 6.64g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Net carbs 36.2g 59g Crackers
Carbs 37.2g 61.3g Crackers
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Crackers
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 35mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 98mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 1.8mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 6.95g 8.18g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.089mg 0.104mg Crackers
Zinc 0.7mg 0.49mg Danish pastry
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 108mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 417mg 726mg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.351mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 18.9µg 6.7µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 60µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Danish pastry
Choline 20.1mg 9.6mg Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 5.562g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 6.553g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 13.137g Crackers
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
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.