Pastry vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pastry and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
- Pastry is higher in selenium, yet saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B5, and manganese.
- Pastry covers your daily saturated fat needs 40% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
- Pastry contains 2 times more selenium than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While pastry contains 24.2µg of selenium, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 10.3µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower.
- The glycemic index of pastry is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).
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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 less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +135% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +90% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +149.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +117.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +21.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +30.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +113% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +76.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +54.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +309.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +57.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +71.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +160.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats | +341% |
Contains more WaterWater | +68.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +64.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.643 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +987.5% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~4.835g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Monounsaturated fat | 21.597g | 1.986g | 49% |
Fats | 38.1g | 8.64g | 45% |
Iron | 2.56mg | 5.57mg | 38% |
Saturated fat | 9.643g | 1.653g | 36% |
Sodium | 249mg | 941mg | 30% |
Starch | 67.83g | 28% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.398mg | 0.702mg | 25% |
Selenium | 24.2µg | 10.3µg | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.283mg | 0.487mg | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 4.168mg | 6.442mg | 14% |
Folate | 78µg | 134µg | 14% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.536mg | 11% |
Carbs | 45.1g | 74.05g | 10% |
Manganese | 0.488mg | 0.686mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 16.1µg | 25.4µg | 8% |
Calories | 551kcal | 418kcal | 7% |
Phosphorus | 60mg | 102mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.021mg | 0.086mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1.5g | 2.8g | 5% |
Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 1.15mg | 4% |
Protein | 7.3g | 9.46g | 4% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
Copper | 0.114mg | 0.139mg | 3% |
Potassium | 61mg | 152mg | 3% |
Choline | 6.4mg | 16.7mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 16mg | 23mg | 2% |
Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
Calcium | 10mg | 19mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 43.6g | 71.25g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.74g | 1.29g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.167g | N/A | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.894g | 4.835g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.196mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.272mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.508mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.142mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.362mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.308mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.156mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.19g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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%

51%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%

62%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.99g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?

Pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)