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Puff pastry vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Puff pastry and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 37% higher.
  • Puff pastry contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While Puff pastry contains 5.502g of Saturated Fat, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 1.653g.

Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.2%
Contains more IronIron +114.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.6%

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.
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% 0.12% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +55.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +143.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +169.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more FatsFats +345.6%
Contains more WaterWater +46.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62%
Contains more OtherOther +180%

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
20% 23% 57%
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 +344.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70%

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 Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Puff pastry Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Calories 558kcal 418kcal Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 38.5g 8.64g Puff pastry
Net carbs 44.2g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 45.7g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 16mg 23mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 10mg 19mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 62mg 152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Iron 2.6mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0.75g 1.29g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.115mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Zinc 0.54mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phosphorus 60mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 253mg 941mg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 2IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 0.55mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.495mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 24.5µg 10.3µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 16.3µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 55µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Puff pastry
Choline 6.2mg 16.7mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saturated Fat 5.502g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 1.986g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 4.835g Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.198mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.514mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.144mg 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.131mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.312mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.158mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.849g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.