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Cheese vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheese and cream cracker

  • Cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B12; however, cream cracker is richer in iron, manganese, vitamin B3, and folate.
  • Cream cracker covers your daily iron needs 91% more than cheese.
  • Cream cracker has 27 times less calcium than cheese. Cheese has 710mg of calcium, while cream cracker has 26mg.
  • Cream cracker contains less saturated fat.
  • Cream cracker has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cream cracker is 65, while the glycemic index of cheese is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2630.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +451.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +364.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.7%
Contains more IronIron +5171.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +270%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2781.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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.
Cheese
5
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% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +927.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8510.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +645.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +451.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.065mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
4
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +226.2%
Contains more FatsFats +63.5%
Contains more WaterWater +731.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1989%
~equal in Other ~3.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
0
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 g
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +72.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +253.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 0.14mg 7.38mg 91%
Calcium 710mg 26mg 68%
Saturated fat 18.867g 5.362g 61%
Phosphorus 455mg 98mg 51%
Vitamin A 330µg 37%
Selenium 28.5µg 9.5µg 35%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.778mg 33%
Protein 22.87g 7.01g 32%
Folate 27µg 149µg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 5.08mg 31%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.46µg 27%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.66mg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.298mg 22%
Sodium 653mg 1148mg 22%
Starch 51.87g 21%
Fats 33.31g 20.37g 20%
Carbs 3.09g 64.55g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.24mg 14%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 17.9µg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Copper 0.03mg 0.111mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 2.45g 7%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.59mg 6%
Calories 404kcal 484kcal 4%
Choline 16.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 10.625g 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 3%
Potassium 76mg 129mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.95g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.462mg 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 62.15g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 0.48g 9.37g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.065mg 0%
Trans fat 0.917g 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheese Cream cracker
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
35%
Cheese
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.505g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese
Cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 495mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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