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Danish pastry vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between danish pastry and cream cracker?

  • Danish pastry is richer in selenium, yet cream cracker is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1,2, vitamin K, vitamin B1, and vitamin E.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 70% higher.
  • Danish pastry has 2 times more selenium than cream cracker. Danish pastry has 18.9µg of selenium, while cream cracker has 9.5µg.
  • Danish pastry contains less sodium.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than cream cracker.

We used Danish pastry, cheese and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS types in this comparison.

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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 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
Contains more IronIron +310%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.66mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~98mg

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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +354.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +130%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +159.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +148.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.24mg

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% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.1%
Contains more WaterWater +605.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.5%
Contains more OtherOther +141.3%
~equal in Fats ~20.37g

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
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~10.625g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~2.45g

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 Cream cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.8mg 7.38mg 70%
Sodium 417mg 1148mg 32%
Folate 60µg 149µg 22%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Vitamin B3 2mg 5.08mg 19%
Manganese 0.351mg 0.778mg 19%
Selenium 18.9µg 9.5µg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0.46µg 11%
Carbs 37.2g 64.55g 9%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 17.9µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.298mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.59mg 8%
Saturated fat 6.794g 5.362g 7%
Fiber 1g 2.4g 6%
Calories 374kcal 484kcal 6%
Choline 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.462mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.065mg 2%
Protein 8g 7.01g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 10.625g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.24mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Copper 0.089mg 0.111mg 2%
Fats 21.9g 20.37g 2%
Phosphorus 108mg 98mg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Potassium 98mg 129mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 26mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 2.45g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 62.15g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 9.37g N/A
Zinc 0.7mg 0.66mg 0%
Trans fat 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Cream cracker
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
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.432g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/nutrients
  2. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.