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Cracker vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Apple

  • Apple has less Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 56% more.
  • Cracker has 726 times more Sodium than Apple. Cracker has 726mg of Sodium, while Apple has 1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
Cracker
Cracker
9
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +3258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +2154.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Copper +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +1302.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Potassium - 107
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +3258.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +2154.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.3%
Contains more Zinc +1125%
Contains more Copper +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +1302.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Equal in Potassium - 107

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.
Cracker
Cracker
8
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Vitamin E +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +583.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Cracker
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%
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1583.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1653.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +583.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3050%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
4
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Protein +2453.8%
Contains more Fats +15447.1%
Contains more Carbs +343.9%
Contains more Other +1145%
Contains more Water +2624.8%
Cracker
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
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +2453.8%
Contains more Fats +15447.1%
Contains more Carbs +343.9%
Contains more Other +1145%
Contains more Water +2624.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Apple
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25658.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +93514.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25658.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
3
:
2
Apple
Apple
Contains more Starch +99280%
Contains more Sucrose +235.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +417%
Contains more Fructose +1934.5%
Cracker
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
Apple
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +99280%
Contains more Sucrose +235.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +417%
Contains more Fructose +1934.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Apple Opinion
Net carbs 59g 11.41g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 0.26g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 0.17g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 13.81g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 52kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 0.05g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 8.18g 10.39g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 120mg 6mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.12mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 5mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 11mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 107mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.49mg 0.04mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0.027mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.035mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.18mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg Apple
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.017mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.026mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.091mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.061mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 3µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.2µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.001mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.006mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.006mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.013mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.012mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg 0.001mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.006mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.012mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.005mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Apple
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.007g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.051g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Apple
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%
Cracker
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.534g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.