Biscuit vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between biscuits and crackers
- Biscuits are higher in selenium and calcium, yet crackers are higher in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Biscuits cover your daily selenium needs 23% more than crackers.
- Biscuits contain 2 times more calcium than crackers. While biscuits contain 235mg of calcium, crackers contain only 120mg.
- The amount of sodium in biscuits is lower.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +191% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +820.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.6% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.553g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 13.137g | 60% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Selenium | 19.5µg | 6.7µg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 20% | |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Fats | 16.3g | 26.43g | 16% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 4.03mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 248mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 120mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.456mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 4.352mg | 9% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 510kcal | 8% |
| Folate | 61µg | 92µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 61.3g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 5.562g | 6% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 726mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.491mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.416mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.417mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.3g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.104mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.063mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Protein | 7g | 6.64g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 6.553g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 59g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 118mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.