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Crackers vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crackers and Bread crumbs different?

  • Crackers have more Vitamin K, Vitamin E, and Phosphorus, however, Bread crumbs are richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Crackers covers your daily need of Vitamin K 52% more than Bread crumbs.
  • Crackers have 38 times more Vitamin E than Bread crumbs. Crackers have 3.03mg of Vitamin E, while Bread crumbs have 0.08mg.
  • Bread crumbs contain less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain types were used in this article.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +138.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.1%
Contains more IronIron +19.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +195.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +276.1%
~equal in Sodium ~732mg

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
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% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +16.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +52.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +398.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.4%
Contains more WaterWater +107.3%
Contains more OtherOther +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +540.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +537.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +20.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +287.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +748.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +300%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers Bread crumbs
Lower in Sodium 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 510kcal 395kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 26.43g 5.3g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Carbs 61.3g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Magnesium 18mg 43mg Bread crumbs
Calcium 120mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 118mg 196mg Bread crumbs
Iron 4.03mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 8.18g 6.2g Bread crumbs
Fiber 2.3g 4.5g Bread crumbs
Copper 0.104mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 0.49mg 1.45mg Bread crumbs
Starch 49.69g 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 248mg 165mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 732mg Crackers
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.08mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 6.7µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.403mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.121mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 69.3µg 6.6µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 1.076g Bread crumbs
Choline 9.6mg 14.6mg Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 1.023g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 2.06g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.193mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.471mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.103mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.112mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.294mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.145mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 0.29g 2.46g Bread crumbs
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
Crackers Bread crumbs
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
49%
Crackers
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.