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Bread sticks vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bread sticks and Crackers different?

  • Bread sticks are higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B2, however, Crackers are richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bread sticks is 56% higher.
  • Bread sticks contain 2 times more Copper than Crackers. While Bread sticks contain 0.188mg of Copper, Crackers contain only 0.104mg.
  • Bread sticks have less Saturated Fat.

Bread sticks, plain and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties 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.
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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +79.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +459.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +445.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105%
~equal in Potassium ~118mg
~equal in Iron ~4.03mg
~equal in Sodium ~726mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3050%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +80.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +94.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%
Contains more FatsFats +178.2%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +262.1%

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 Crackers
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Crackers Opinion
Calories 412kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 12g 6.64g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 65.4g 59g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 61.3g Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Bread sticks
Calcium 22mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 124mg 118mg Bread sticks
Iron 4.28mg 4.03mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 8.18g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 2.3g Bread sticks
Copper 0.188mg 0.104mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 0.49mg Bread sticks
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 121mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 713mg 726mg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 1.01mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.557mg 0.491mg Bread sticks
Selenium 37.5µg 6.7µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.416mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.456mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 4.352mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 0.417mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.063mg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 162µg 92µg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 1.076g Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 9.6mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 5.562g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.084mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.193mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.246mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.471mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg 0.103mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.112mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.331mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.294mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.145mg Bread sticks
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/nutrients
  2. Crackers - 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.