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French bread vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French bread and Cracker different?

  • French bread is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 57% higher.
  • French bread contains 4 times more Selenium than Cracker. While French bread contains 29.7µg of Selenium, Cracker contains only 6.7µg.
  • French bread has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties 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 Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +343.3%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Sodium - 726
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 146% 23% 54% 13% 94% 29% 50% 75% 162%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +72.2%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Zinc +114.3%
Contains more Copper +44.2%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +343.3%
Contains more Calcium +155.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.8%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Sodium - 726

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +13760%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 1% 107% 86% 101% 37% 23% 105% 0% 2%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.4%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +13760%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.8%
Contains more Water +556.4%
Contains more Fats +1135%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Other - 2.49
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 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 Protein +95.8%
Contains more Water +556.4%
Contains more Fats +1135%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1482.8%
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.83 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1597.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1482.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French bread Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 58.83g 59g Cracker
Protein 13g 6.64g French bread
Fats 2.14g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 61.93g 61.3g French bread
Calories 319kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 3.59g 8.18g French bread
Fiber 3.1g 2.3g French bread
Calcium 47mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 3.87mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 31mg 18mg French bread
Phosphorus 126mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 140mg 118mg French bread
Sodium 720mg 726mg French bread
Zinc 1.05mg 0.49mg French bread
Copper 0.15mg 0.104mg French bread
Manganese 0.573mg 0.491mg French bread
Selenium 29.7µg 6.7µg French bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.416mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 5.38mg 4.352mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg 0.417mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.096mg 0.063mg French bread
Folate 140µg 92µg French bread
Vitamin K 0.5µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.134mg 0.084mg French bread
Threonine 0.316mg 0.193mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.416mg 0.246mg French bread
Leucine 0.762mg 0.471mg French bread
Lysine 0.328mg 0.103mg French bread
Methionine 0.168mg 0.112mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.543mg 0.331mg French bread
Valine 0.476mg 0.294mg French bread
Histidine 0.234mg 0.145mg French bread
Trans Fat 1.076g French bread
Saturated Fat 0.502g 5.562g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.386g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.83g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French bread 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
39%
French bread
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
French bread
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French bread
French bread contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
French bread
French bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.