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French toast vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French toast and Cracker different?

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

French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +141.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Potassium +13.6%
Contains less Sodium -34%
Contains more Zinc +36.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +141.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +112%
Contains more Copper +79.3%
Contains more Manganese +161.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +114%
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%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +103.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.3%
Contains more Folate +114%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
French toast Cracker
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 French toast Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 25g 59g Cracker
Protein 7.7g 6.64g French toast
Fats 10.8g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 25g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 229kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g French toast
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 100mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 1.67mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 117mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 134mg 118mg French toast
Sodium 479mg 726mg French toast
Zinc 0.67mg 0.49mg French toast
Copper 0.058mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.188mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 20.1µg 6.7µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 0IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.549mg 0.417mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.063mg French toast
Folate 43µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.084mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg 0.193mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.246mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg 0.471mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg 0.103mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.112mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.331mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg 0.294mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg 0.145mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g French toast
Saturated Fat 2.723g 5.562g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 13.137g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
56%
Cracker

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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.