Crackers vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Crackers and Biscuit
- Crackers are higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Biscuit is higher in Selenium, and Calcium.
- Biscuit covers your daily Selenium needs 23% more than Crackers.
- Crackers contain 2 times more Fiber than Biscuit. While Crackers contain 2.3g of Fiber, Biscuit contains only 1.5g.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Biscuit is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.
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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 IronIron | +39% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +95.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +191% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +820.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +215.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -22.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~6.93g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 510kcal | 353kcal |
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| Protein | 6.64g | 7g |
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| Fats | 26.43g | 16.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 59g | 43.1g |
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| Carbs | 61.3g | 44.6g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | |
| Calcium | 120mg | 235mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 121mg |
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| Iron | 4.03mg | 2.9mg |
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| Sugar | 8.18g | 2.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.54mg |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 248mg | 164mg |
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| Sodium | 726mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 82IU |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.378mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg | 19.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.356mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 2.949mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 61µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Choline | 9.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.562g | 4.324g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.553g | 6.93g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 4.163g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.087mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.211mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.273mg |
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| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.514mg |
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| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.132mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.347mg |
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| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.313mg |
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| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.161mg |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Biscuit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.238g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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.