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Cracker vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cracker and Biscuit

  • Cracker is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Biscuit is higher in Selenium, and Calcium.
  • Biscuit covers your daily Selenium needs 23% more than Cracker.
  • Cracker contains 2 times more Fiber than Biscuit. While Cracker contains 2.3g of Fiber, Biscuit contains only 1.5g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Biscuit is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, 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.
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +191%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +39%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Copper +26.8%
Contains more Manganese +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +95.8%
Contains less Sodium -20.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.2%
Contains more Selenium +191%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Potassium - 121

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 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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 B1 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +62.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Water +820.4%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Protein - 7
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
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 Fats +62.1%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Water +820.4%
Contains more Other +28.5%
Equal in Protein - 7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +215.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.93

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cracker Biscuit
Lower in Cholesterol 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 price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 59g 43.1g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 7g Biscuit
Fats 26.43g 16.3g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 44.6g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 353kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 2.18g Biscuit
Fiber 2.3g 1.5g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 4.03mg 2.9mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Phosphorus 248mg 164mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 726mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.49mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.104mg 0.082mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.378mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.356mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.31mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.949mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.285mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.035mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 61µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.193mg 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.471mg 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.103mg 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.112mg 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.294mg 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.145mg 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Biscuit
Saturated Fat 5.562g 4.324g Biscuit
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 4.163g 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
Cracker 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%
Cracker
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.