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Saltine cracker vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Saltine cracker and Pastry

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, yet Pastry is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 65% higher.
  • Pastry contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.5%
Contains more IronIron +201.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.1%

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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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% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +304.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +59%
Contains more CholineCholine +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.5%
Contains more OtherOther +120%
Contains more FatsFats +2281.3%
Contains more WaterWater +150%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
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27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15109.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +614.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker Pastry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Saltine cracker Pastry Opinion
Calories 393kcal 551kcal Pastry
Protein 10.5g 7.3g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 38.1g Pastry
Net carbs 79.6g 43.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 45.1g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 16mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 10mg Saltine cracker
Potassium 115mg 61mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 2.56mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0.74g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 1.5g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.114mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.53mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 60mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 249mg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.54mg Pastry
Manganese 0.637mg 0.488mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.398mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.283mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 4.168mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.021mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 16.1µg Pastry
Folate 124µg 78µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 6.4mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 9.643g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 4.894g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.196mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.272mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.508mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.142mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg 0.129mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.362mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.308mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.156mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Pastry
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
41%
Saltine cracker
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.399g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.