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

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How are Danish pastry and Graham cracker different?

  • Danish pastry is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B12, while Graham cracker is higher in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Graham cracker covers your daily need of Manganese 29% more than Danish pastry.
  • Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

Danish pastry, cheese and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) types were 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.
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +91%
Contains more Manganese +190.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.3%
Contains more Potassium +73.5%
Contains more Zinc +37.1%
Contains more Copper +91%
Contains more Manganese +190.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Folate +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +6300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Folate +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +107.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Water +826.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.8%
Contains more Other +10.7%
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +106.6%
Contains more Water +826.3%
Contains more Carbs +108.8%
Contains more Other +10.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.2%
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.2%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Danish pastry Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 36.2g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 8g 6.69g Danish pastry
Fats 21.9g 10.6g Danish pastry
Carbs 37.2g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 374kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 6.95g 24.85g Danish pastry
Fiber 1g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 35mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 1.8mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 15mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 108mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 98mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 417mg 459mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.7mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.089mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.351mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 18.9µg 6.3µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 128IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 60µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 6.9µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Danish pastry
Saturated Fat 6.794g 1.633g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 11.313g 2.509g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Graham cracker
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
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Danish pastry
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.161g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.