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Bread sticks vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bread sticks and Cracker different?

  • Bread sticks are higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bread sticks is 56% higher.
  • Bread sticks contain 2 times more Copper than Cracker. While Bread sticks contain 0.188mg of Copper, Cracker contains only 0.104mg.
  • Bread sticks have less Saturated Fat.

Bread sticks, plain and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +459.7%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Sodium - 726
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +459.7%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118
Equal in Sodium - 726

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 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3050%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +94.3%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Fats +178.2%
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +94.3%
Contains more Other +60.6%
Contains more Fats +178.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 59g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 6.64g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 68.4g 61.3g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 1.26g 8.18g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 2.3g Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 4.28mg 4.03mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 121mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 124mg 118mg Bread sticks
Sodium 713mg 726mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.49mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.104mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.491mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 6.7µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 1.01mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.416mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.456mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 4.352mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.417mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.063mg Bread sticks
Folate 162µg 92µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.084mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.193mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.246mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.471mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.103mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.112mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.331mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.294mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.145mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 1.076g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 5.562g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
48%
Bread sticks
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.