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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 for 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.
  • Graham cracker has a higher glycemic index than puff pastry.

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.
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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +288.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +670%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +174.2%
Contains more IronIron +45.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +14%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +174.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~5.9mg

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% 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 FatsFats +263.2%
Contains more WaterWater +118.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.9%
Contains more OtherOther +66%
~equal in Protein ~6.69g

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +251.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +312.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Graham cracker DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 5.388g 112%
Fats 38.5g 10.6g 43%
Selenium 24.5µg 6.3µg 33%
Manganese 0.495mg 1.019mg 23%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Saturated fat 5.502g 1.633g 18%
Phosphorus 60mg 185mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 8.828g 2.509g 16%
Iron 2.6mg 3.78mg 15%
Carbs 45.7g 77.66g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.156mg 11%
Folate 55µg 91µg 9%
Sodium 253mg 459mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.42mg 8%
Fiber 1.5g 3.4g 8%
Calcium 10mg 77mg 7%
Calories 558kcal 430kcal 6%
Copper 0.115mg 0.17mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.51mg 6%
Magnesium 16mg 40mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.265mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.317mg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 4.439mg 4%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.96mg 4%
Potassium 62mg 170mg 3%
Vitamin K 16.3µg 14.3µg 2%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Protein 7.4g 6.69g 1%
Net carbs 44.2g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 0.75g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Choline 6.2mg 5.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.158mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Graham 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
32%
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 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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.