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Cheese crackers vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cheese crackers and Cracker

  • Cheese crackers have more Folate, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 50% more than Cheese crackers.
  • Cracker has 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.
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains less Sodium -25.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +21.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.2%
Contains more Zinc +142.9%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +14.5%
Contains more Selenium +101.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +24%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +637.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
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 Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +637.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.6%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3
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 Protein +64.6%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +34.9%
Contains more Fats +16.2%
Equal in Carbs - 61.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30.2%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.562

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +27.6%
Contains more Maltose +700%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Equal in Starch - 49.69
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 Fructose +27.6%
Contains more Maltose +700%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +56.7%
Equal in Starch - 49.69

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 Cracker
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese crackers 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
53%
Cheese crackers
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Cheese crackers
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins

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. 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.