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Cheesecake vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheesecake and Cracker?

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A RAE, while Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Iron +539.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +250.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Iron +539.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +250.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.49

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1475%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1352.2%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +176.7%
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +1352.2%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +176.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720%
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 59g Cracker
Protein 5.5g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 22.5g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 25.5g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 321kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 21.8g 8.18g Cracker
Fiber 0.4g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 51mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 0.63mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 93mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 90mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 438mg 726mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.51mg 0.49mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.02mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.14mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 5.2µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.417mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 18µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.222mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.246mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.372mg 0.103mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.112mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.314mg 0.294mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 5.562g Cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 6.553g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 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
Cheesecake 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
17%
Cheesecake
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.359g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.