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Puff pastry vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Puff pastry and Graham cracker

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, however, Graham cracker has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Puff pastry is 33% higher.
  • Graham cracker has 3 times less Saturated Fat than Puff pastry. Puff pastry has 5.502g of Saturated Fat, while Graham cracker has 1.633g.

Food types used in this article are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +45.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +174.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +45.4%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains more Potassium +174.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Manganese +105.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.1%
Contains more Folate +65.5%
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% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +14%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin E +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +721.1%
Contains more Folate +65.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Water +118.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.9%
Contains more Other +66%
Equal in Protein - 6.69
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +10.6%
Contains more Fats +263.2%
Contains more Water +118.3%
Contains more Carbs +69.9%
Contains more Other +66%
Equal in Protein - 6.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +251.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%

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 Graham cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 7.4g 6.69g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 10.6g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 558kcal 430kcal Puff pastry
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 0.75g 24.85g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 10mg 77mg Graham cracker
Iron 2.6mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 60mg 185mg Graham cracker
Potassium 62mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 253mg 459mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.115mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.495mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 24.5µg 6.3µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.265mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 55µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.055g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 2.509g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 5.388g Puff pastry
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Graham 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
26%
Puff pastry
35%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.869g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.