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Pastry vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pastry and Cracker?

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, while Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 44% higher.
  • Cracker has 4 times less Selenium than Pastry. Pastry has 24.2µg of Selenium, while Cracker has 6.7µg.
  • Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Pastry
4
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Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Selenium +261.2%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Copper - 0.104
Equal in Manganese - 0.491
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Selenium +261.2%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +57.4%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +313.3%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Equal in Copper - 0.104
Equal in Manganese - 0.491

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
1
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Folate +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +330.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
3
:
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Water +170.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Other +149%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Water +170.7%
Contains more Carbs +35.9%
Contains more Other +149%
Equal in Protein - 6.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
1
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.4%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +229.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 59g Cracker
Protein 7.3g 6.64g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 26.43g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 551kcal 510kcal Pastry
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0.74g 8.18g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 10mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.56mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 60mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 61mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 249mg 726mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.49mg Pastry
Copper 0.114mg 0.104mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 24.2µg 6.7µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 78µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 16.1µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.084mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg 0.193mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.246mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg 0.471mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg 0.103mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg 0.112mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.331mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg 0.294mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg 0.145mg Pastry
Trans Fat 1.076g Pastry
Saturated Fat 9.643g 5.562g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 6.553g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 477mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.