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Bread sticks vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bread sticks and cheese crackers

  • Bread sticks have more selenium and vitamin B2; however, cheese crackers have more vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E, iron, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for bread sticks is 44% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 2 times less vitamin B2 than bread sticks. Bread sticks have 0.553mg of vitamin B2, while cheese crackers have 0.338mg.
  • Bread sticks are lower in sodium.
  • Bread sticks have a higher glycemic index than cheese crackers.

Food types used in this article are Bread sticks, plain and Crackers, cheese, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +518.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains more IronIron +14%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.562mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +116.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +327.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.562mg
~equal in Folate ~152µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more WaterWater +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +19%
Contains more FatsFats +139.4%
~equal in Protein ~10.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 13.5µg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 10.09g 43%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Fats 9.5g 22.74g 20%
Saturated fat 1.41g 5.288g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.338mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Calcium 22mg 136mg 11%
Sodium 713mg 973mg 11%
Phosphorus 121mg 200mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 2.19mg 8%
Iron 4.28mg 4.88mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.17mg 7%
Copper 0.188mg 0.125mg 7%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 9.4µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.568g 5.744g 5%
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 6.113mg 5%
Calories 412kcal 489kcal 4%
Zinc 0.88mg 1.19mg 3%
Fiber 3g 2.3g 3%
Folate 162µg 152µg 3%
Carbs 68.4g 59.42g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.562mg 2%
Protein 12g 10.93g 2%
Choline 14.6mg 8.7mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.472mg 1%
Potassium 124mg 156mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 65.4g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.26g 4.53g N/A
Manganese 0.557mg 0.562mg 0%
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.338mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.835mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.212mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.516mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.258mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks Cheese crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
44%
Bread sticks
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 260mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.878g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.