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Puff pastry vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Puff pastry and Cracker

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cracker covers your daily Vitamin K needs 44% more than Puff pastry.
  • Cracker has 4 times less Selenium than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 24.5µg of Selenium, while Cracker has 6.7µg.
  • Puff pastry contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Crackers, standard snack-type, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
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 -65.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +265.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.3%
Contains more IronIron +55%
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.
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% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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 E Vitamin E +450.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +325.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 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 ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +45.7%
Contains more WaterWater +135.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.1%
Contains more OtherOther +149%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 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 +34.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.562g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Cracker Opinion
Calories 558kcal 510kcal Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 6.64g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 26.43g Puff pastry
Net carbs 44.2g 59g Cracker
Carbs 45.7g 61.3g Cracker
Magnesium 16mg 18mg Cracker
Calcium 10mg 120mg Cracker
Potassium 62mg 118mg Cracker
Iron 2.6mg 4.03mg Cracker
Sugar 0.75g 8.18g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.3g Cracker
Copper 0.115mg 0.104mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.49mg Puff pastry
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Phosphorus 60mg 248mg Cracker
Sodium 253mg 726mg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.55mg 3.03mg Cracker
Manganese 0.495mg 0.491mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 6.7µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.063mg Cracker
Vitamin K 16.3µg 69.3µg Cracker
Folate 55µg 92µg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Puff pastry
Choline 6.2mg 9.6mg Cracker
Saturated Fat 5.502g 5.562g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 6.553g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 13.137g Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.084mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.193mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.246mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.471mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg 0.103mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg 0.112mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.331mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.294mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 0.145mg Puff pastry
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
24%
Puff pastry
49%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.