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Pastry vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pastry and Saltine cracker

  • Pastry is richer in Vitamin K, yet Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 65% higher.
  • Pastry contains 40 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker. Pastry contains 9.643g of Saturated Fat, while Saltine cracker contains 0.244g.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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.
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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more IronIron +201.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.5%

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +59%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +2281.3%
Contains more WaterWater +150%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +120%

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
23% 13% 64%
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 +15109.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 551kcal 393kcal Pastry
Protein 7.3g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 38.1g 1.6g Pastry
Net carbs 43.6g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 45.1g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 16mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 10mg 22mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 61mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 2.56mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.74g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 1.5g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.114mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.53mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 60mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 249mg 849mg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.12mg Pastry
Manganese 0.488mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 24.2µg 21.4µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 16.1µg 4.9µg Pastry
Folate 78µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 6.4mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 9.643g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 0.142g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.685g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.196mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.272mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.508mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.142mg 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.129mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.308mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.156mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pastry Saltine 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
28%
Pastry
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.399g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.