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Pie crust vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pie crust and Cracker

  • Pie crust has more Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Cracker has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Cracker contains 3 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Pie crust. Pie crust contains 17.887g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cracker contains 6.553g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cracker is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 Selenium +241.8%
Contains more Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
Equal in Sodium - 726
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Selenium +241.8%
Contains more Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.4%
Contains more Potassium +84.4%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +55.9%
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 Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 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 Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.416
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +142%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +142%
Contains more Carbs +17.7%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Protein - 6.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +173%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 52.1g 59g Cracker
Protein 6.9g 6.64g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 26.43g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 518kcal 510kcal Pie crust
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Pie crust
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 61mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.22mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 86mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 64mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 753mg 726mg Cracker
Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.075mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.315mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 22.9µg 6.7µg Pie crust
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.063mg Pie crust
Folate 104µg 92µg Pie crust
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.184mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.246mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg 0.471mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg 0.103mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg 0.112mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.331mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.146mg 0.145mg Pie crust
Trans Fat 1.076g Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 5.562g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 6.553g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 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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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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%
Pie crust
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.412g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.