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Italian bread vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Italian bread and Cheese crackers?

  • Italian bread is higher in Selenium, and Folate, yet Cheese crackers are higher in Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cheese crackers' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 26% more.
  • Italian bread has 2 times more Selenium than Cheese crackers. While Italian bread has 27.2µg of Selenium, Cheese crackers have only 13.5µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Italian bread is lower.

We used Bread, italian and Crackers, cheese, regular types 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 less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Copper +52.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +74.4%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.4%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains less Sodium -43.5%
Contains more Copper +52.8%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%
Contains more Calcium +74.4%
Contains more Iron +66%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.4%
Contains more Manganese +21.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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 Folate +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin E +655.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +683.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
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 Folate +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +15500%
Contains more Vitamin E +655.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +683.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +905.6%
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Fats +549.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Other +76.8%
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 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 Water +905.6%
Contains more Protein +24.2%
Contains more Fats +549.7%
Contains more Carbs +18.6%
Contains more Other +76.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +607.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.9%
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +607.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +625.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Protein 8.8g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 3.5g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Carbs 50.1g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Calories 271kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 3.17g 4.53g Italian bread
Fiber 3.2g 2.3g Italian bread
Calcium 78mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 2.94mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Italian bread
Phosphorus 103mg 200mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 110mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Sodium 550mg 973mg Italian bread
Zinc 0.86mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Copper 0.191mg 0.125mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 27.2µg 13.5µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Folate 191µg 152µg Italian bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 1.2µg 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.245mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.614mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.197mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.156mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.376mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.188mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Italian bread
Trans Fat 0.542g Italian bread
Saturated Fat 0g 5.288g Italian bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 5.744g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread 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
38%
Italian bread
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian bread
Italian bread contains less Sodium (difference - 423mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.288g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/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.