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Cheesecake vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cheesecake and Crackers?

  • Cheesecake is richer in Vitamin A, while Crackers are higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types in this comparison.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.1%
Contains more IronIron +539.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +250.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.8%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg

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 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1475%
Contains more FolateFolate +411.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +1352.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.7%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +140.4%
Contains more OtherOther +176.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 +31.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +720%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Crackers Opinion
Calories 321kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 5.5g 6.64g Crackers
Fats 22.5g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Net carbs 25.1g 59g Crackers
Carbs 25.5g 61.3g Crackers
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Crackers
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 51mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 90mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 0.63mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 21.8g 8.18g Crackers
Fiber 0.4g 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.02mg 0.104mg Crackers
Zinc 0.51mg 0.49mg Cheesecake
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 93mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 438mg 726mg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 3.03mg Crackers
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 5.2µg 6.7µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.417mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.063mg Crackers
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 18µg 92µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g Cheesecake
Choline 45.9mg 9.6mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 5.562g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 6.553g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.222mg 0.193mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.246mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.471mg Crackers
Lysine 0.372mg 0.103mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.112mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.331mg Crackers
Valine 0.314mg 0.294mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.145mg Crackers
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
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
Cheesecake 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
18%
Cheesecake
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.359g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.