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Cracker vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and French toast different?

  • Cracker has more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, however, French toast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • French toast covers your daily need of Cholesterol 39% more than Cracker.
  • Cracker has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than French toast. Cracker has 4.352mg of Vitamin B3, while French toast has 1.628mg.
  • French toast contains less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk types were 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 Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +141.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +141.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Magnesium - 17

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 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +114%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +114%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Carbs +145.2%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +1642%
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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +144.7%
Contains more Carbs +145.2%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Water +1642%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker French toast Opinion
Net carbs 59g 25g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 7.7g French toast
Fats 26.43g 10.8g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 25g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 229kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g French toast
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 100mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.67mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 17mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 117mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 134mg French toast
Sodium 726mg 479mg French toast
Zinc 0.49mg 0.67mg French toast
Copper 0.104mg 0.058mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.188mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 0IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.204mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.321mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.628mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.074mg French toast
Folate 92µg 43µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.193mg 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.471mg 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.103mg 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.112mg 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.294mg 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.145mg 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g French toast
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.723g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.524g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.594g 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 French toast
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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.839g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.