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Cheese crackers vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese crackers and Biscuit

  • Cheese crackers have more Iron, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Biscuit is richer in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Cheese crackers covers your daily Iron needs 25% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Cheese crackers. Cheese crackers have 0.17mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit has 0.035mg.
  • Biscuit contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, cheese, regular and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
7
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +120.4%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +48.7%
Contains more Calcium +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +22%
Contains more Potassium +28.9%
Contains more Zinc +120.4%
Contains more Copper +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +48.7%
Contains more Calcium +72.8%
Contains less Sodium -40.4%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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.
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
11
:
1
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin A +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.7%
Contains more Folate +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +90.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +385.7%
Contains more Folate +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +325%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
4
:
1
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +56.1%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Water +714.1%
Equal in Other - 3.2
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +56.1%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +33.2%
Contains more Water +714.1%
Equal in Other - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
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2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +142.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -18.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 57.12g 43.1g Cheese crackers
Protein 10.93g 7g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 16.3g Cheese crackers
Carbs 59.42g 44.6g Cheese crackers
Calories 489kcal 353kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 4.88mg 2.9mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 164mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 121mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 973mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 1.19mg 0.54mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.125mg 0.082mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.562mg 0.378mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 156IU 82IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.356mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.31mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 2.949mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.285mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.035mg Cheese crackers
Folate 152µg 61µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.08µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.087mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 0.211mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.273mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.514mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.226mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.132mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.347mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.313mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.161mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 3mg
Trans Fat 0.542g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 5.288g 4.324g Biscuit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 4.163g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers Biscuit
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
53%
Cheese crackers
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.964g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (3 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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.