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Pastry vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pastry and Cheese crackers

  • Pastry has more Selenium, while Cheese crackers has more Iron, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Sodium is 31% higher.
  • Cheese crackers contain 2 times less Saturated Fat than Pastry. Pastry contains 9.643g of Saturated Fat, while Cheese crackers contain 5.288g.

The food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Crackers, cheese, 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.
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.7%
Contains more IronIron +90.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.125mg

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.
Pastry
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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% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +71.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +305.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +35.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +67.5%
Contains more WaterWater +139.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.8%
Contains more OtherOther +236%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +276%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pastry Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 551kcal 489kcal Pastry
Protein 7.3g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 38.1g 22.74g Pastry
Net carbs 43.6g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Carbs 45.1g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Pastry
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 16mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 10mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 61mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Iron 2.56mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 0.74g 4.53g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.114mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Zinc 0.53mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 60mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 249mg 973mg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 0.54mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.488mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 24.2µg 13.5µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 16.1µg 9.4µg Pastry
Folate 78µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Pastry
Choline 6.4mg 8.7mg Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 9.643g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 5.744g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.196mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.508mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.142mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.129mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.308mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.156mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Cheese 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
28%
Pastry
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.