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Cracker vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Bread sticks different?

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium, however, Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Bread sticks is 56% higher.
  • Cracker contains 32 times more Vitamin K than Bread sticks. While Cracker contains 69.3µg of Vitamin K, Bread sticks contain only 2.2µg.
  • Bread sticks have less Saturated Fat.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread sticks, plain are the varieties 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.
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
8
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +459.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.28
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Sodium - 713
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Bread sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +105%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Zinc +79.6%
Contains more Copper +80.8%
Contains more Manganese +13.4%
Contains more Selenium +459.7%
Equal in Iron - 4.28
Equal in Potassium - 124
Equal in Sodium - 713

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
2
:
6
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
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%
Bread sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +3050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +76.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
1
:
4
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Fats +178.2%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +94.3%
Contains more Other +60.6%
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
Bread sticks
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +178.2%
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +94.3%
Contains more Other +60.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Bread sticks
Bread sticks
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Bread sticks
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +262.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 59g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 6.64g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 26.43g 9.5g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 510kcal 412kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 1.26g Bread sticks
Fiber 2.3g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 120mg 22mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 4.28mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 248mg 121mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 726mg 713mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.49mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.104mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.491mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 6.7µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.01mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.073mg Bread sticks
Folate 92µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 69.3µg 2.2µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.193mg 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.471mg 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.103mg 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.112mg 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.294mg 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.145mg 0.258mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 1.076g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.41g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 3.568g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.628g 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 Bread sticks
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
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.