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Cracker vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cracker and Cheese crackers

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Cheese crackers are higher in Folate, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 50% more than Cheese crackers.
  • Cracker has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 Phosphorus +24%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%
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 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%

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 E +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +637.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
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 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +637.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Equal in Carbs - 59.42
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
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
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Equal in Carbs - 59.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.288
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.288

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Contains more Fructose +27.6%
Contains more Maltose +700%
Equal in Starch - 52.56
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Contains more Fructose +27.6%
Contains more Maltose +700%
Equal in Starch - 52.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 59g 57.12g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 26.43g 22.74g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 59.42g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 489kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.29g 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 8.18g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g
Calcium 120mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.03mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 200mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 726mg 973mg Cracker
Zinc 0.49mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 3.03mg 2.19mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.338mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 92µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 69.3µg 9.4µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.471mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.103mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.112mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.542g Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 5.744g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 10.09g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 9.25g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.715g Cracker
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Cheese crackers
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
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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

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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.