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Cracker vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cracker and Multigrain bread

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Iron, yet Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 74% more than Cracker.
  • Cracker contains 46 times more Vitamin K than Multigrain bread. While Cracker contains 69.3µg of Vitamin K, Multigrain bread contains only 1.5µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Multigrain bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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 +48.2%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +434.3%
Equal in Calcium - 111
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
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 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +434.3%
Equal in Calcium - 111
Equal in Phosphorus - 247

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 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394
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 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.394

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Protein +118.7%
Contains more Water +901.9%
Equal in Other - 2.31
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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Protein +118.7%
Contains more Water +901.9%
Equal in Other - 2.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +545.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +545.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +291.5%
Contains more Fructose +820.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +279.2%
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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +291.5%
Contains more Fructose +820.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +279.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 59g 39.01g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 26.43g 4.6g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 47.11g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 288kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 8.18g 6.94g Multigrain bread
Fiber 2.3g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 120mg 111mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 2.72mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 248mg 247mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 726mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.104mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.491mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 6.7µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.4mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.243mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.142mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.365mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 92µg 70µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.5µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.193mg 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.471mg 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.103mg 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.294mg 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.145mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.826g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.035g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g 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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Cracker Multigrain bread
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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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