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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 for manganese, 29% more than danish pastry.
  • Graham cracker is lower in saturated fat.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index (74) than danish pastry (50).

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.
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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.5%
Contains more IronIron +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +91%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +331.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +107.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +51.7%
~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% 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 ProteinProtein +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +106.6%
Contains more WaterWater +826.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.8%
Contains more OtherOther +10.7%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +350.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 0.351mg 1.019mg 29%
Iron 1.8mg 3.78mg 25%
Selenium 18.9µg 6.3µg 23%
Saturated fat 6.794g 1.633g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 11.313g 2.509g 22%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.575g 5.388g 19%
Fats 21.9g 10.6g 17%
Vitamin B3 2mg 4.439mg 15%
Carbs 37.2g 77.66g 13%
Phosphorus 108mg 185mg 11%
Fiber 1g 3.4g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.156mg 9%
Copper 0.089mg 0.17mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.35mg 1.51mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.2µg 0µg 8%
Folate 60µg 91µg 8%
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.9µg 14.3µg 6%
Magnesium 15mg 40mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.265mg 6%
Vitamin A 35µg 0µg 4%
Calcium 35mg 77mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.317mg 4%
Choline 20.1mg 5.9mg 3%
Calories 374kcal 430kcal 3%
Protein 8g 6.69g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.42mg 2%
Sodium 417mg 459mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.96mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 170mg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 36.2g 74.26g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 6.95g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 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 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Danish pastry Graham 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
32%
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.