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Cracker vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cracker and Wheat Bread

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , yet Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 53% higher.
  • Cracker contains 13 times more Vitamin E than Wheat Bread. Cracker contains 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while Wheat Bread contains 0.24mg.
  • Wheat Bread contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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
1
:
9
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +227.8%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Contains more Manganese +180.4%
Contains more Selenium +398.5%
Equal in Iron - 4.09
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.9%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Magnesium +227.8%
Contains more Potassium +89%
Contains less Sodium -17.2%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +90.4%
Contains more Manganese +180.4%
Contains more Selenium +398.5%
Equal in Iron - 4.09

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
4
:
5
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin E +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1115.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.439
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456
Equal in Folate - 86
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +1162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1115.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.439
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.456
Equal in Folate - 86

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
3
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Fats +519%
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Water +671.7%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77
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
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Fats +519%
Contains more Protein +95.2%
Contains more Water +671.7%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Equal in Carbs - 55.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cracker
Cracker
2
:
1
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +543.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 59g 51.07g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 26.43g 4.27g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 55.77g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 313kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 6.42g Wheat Bread
Fiber 2.3g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 120mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 4.03mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 18mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 248mg 188mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 726mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 0.49mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.104mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.491mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 6.7µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.24mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.382mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 92µg 86µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 5.7µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.193mg 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.471mg 0.461mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.105mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.315mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.145mg 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Trans Fat 1.076g Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 1.019g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.72g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.161g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.573g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.