Danish pastry vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between danish pastry and saltine cracker
- Danish pastry has more vitamin B12; however, saltine cracker has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 74% more.
- Saltine cracker is lower in cholesterol.
- Saltine cracker has a higher glycemic index than danish pastry.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Danish pastry, cheese and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +59.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.9% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +328.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +62.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +34.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +191.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +40.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +172.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +126.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +106.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 1.8mg | 7.72mg | 74% |
Fats | 21.9g | 1.6g | 31% |
Saturated fat | 6.794g | 0.244g | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 0.142g | 28% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.518mg | 27% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.59mg | 25% |
Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 5.714mg | 23% |
Sodium | 417mg | 849mg | 19% |
Folate | 60µg | 124µg | 16% |
Carbs | 37.2g | 82.3g | 15% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 0.685g | 13% |
Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.637mg | 12% |
Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0µg | 8% |
Fiber | 1g | 2.7g | 7% |
Copper | 0.089mg | 0.145mg | 6% |
Selenium | 18.9µg | 21.4µg | 5% |
Protein | 8g | 10.5g | 5% |
Vitamin A | 35µg | 0µg | 4% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 0.39mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
Calories | 374kcal | 393kcal | 1% |
Phosphorus | 108mg | 113mg | 1% |
Potassium | 98mg | 115mg | 1% |
Calcium | 35mg | 22mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 36.2g | 79.6g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
Sugar | 6.95g | 0.38g | N/A |
Choline | 20.1mg | 19.6mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.412mg | 0.439mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1268.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +823.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.3% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +46.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +7866.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +275.9% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |