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Cheese crackers vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese crackers and Crackers

  • Cheese crackers have more Folate, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Crackers are higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
  • Crackers covers your daily need of Vitamin K 50% more than Cheese crackers.
  • Crackers have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, cheese, regular 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.
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%
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 +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%

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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +637.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more FatsFats +16.2%
~equal in Carbs ~61.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.562g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +27.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +700%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +56.7%
~equal in Starch ~49.69g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese crackers Crackers Opinion
Calories 489kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 10.93g 6.64g Cheese crackers
Fats 22.74g 26.43g Crackers
Net carbs 57.12g 59g Crackers
Carbs 59.42g 61.3g Crackers
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Crackers
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 136mg 120mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 156mg 118mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.88mg 4.03mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 4.53g 8.18g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g
Copper 0.125mg 0.104mg Cheese crackers
Zinc 1.19mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g 49.69g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 200mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 973mg 726mg Crackers
Vitamin A 156IU 0IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 17µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 2.19mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.562mg 0.491mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 13.5µg 6.7µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.562mg 0.416mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.338mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 6.113mg 4.352mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg 0.417mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.063mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 9.4µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 152µg 92µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g 1.076g Cheese crackers
Choline 8.7mg 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 5.288g 5.562g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 5.744g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 10.09g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.084mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg 0.193mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg 0.246mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg 0.471mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg 0.103mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg 0.112mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg 0.331mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg 0.294mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg 0.145mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g 0.29g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g 1.485g Crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
49%
Cheese crackers
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.

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