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Pastry vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pastry and Crackers?

  • Pastry is richer in Selenium, while Crackers are higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 44% higher.
  • Crackers have 4 times less Selenium than Pastry. Pastry has 24.2µg of Selenium, while Crackers have 6.7µg.
  • Crackers are 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
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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +261.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.4%
Contains more IronIron +57.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +313.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.491mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +330.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +50%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.416mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.352mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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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
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 FatsFats +44.2%
Contains more WaterWater +170.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.9%
Contains more OtherOther +149%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
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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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +229.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Crackers
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 Crackers Opinion
Calories 551kcal 510kcal Pastry
Protein 7.3g 6.64g Pastry
Fats 38.1g 26.43g Pastry
Net carbs 43.6g 59g Crackers
Carbs 45.1g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 10mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 61mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 2.56mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 0.74g 8.18g Pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.114mg 0.104mg Pastry
Zinc 0.53mg 0.49mg Pastry
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 60mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 249mg 726mg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.488mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 24.2µg 6.7µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin K 16.1µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 78µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Pastry
Choline 6.4mg 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 9.643g 5.562g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 6.553g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 13.137g Crackers
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
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
56%
Crackers

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?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.081g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - 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.