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Cracker vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cracker and Buckwheat different?

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Folate than Buckwheat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 56% higher.
  • Cracker contains 182 times more Sodium than Buckwheat. While Cracker contains 726mg of Sodium, Buckwheat contains only 4mg.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
Contains more Calcium +1614.3%
Contains more Iron +403.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Copper +40.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1614.3%
Contains more Iron +403.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Manganese +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%
Contains more Magnesium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.5%
Contains more Copper +40.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin E +3266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +940%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Folate +557.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +3547.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +4162.9%
Contains more Carbs +207.4%
Contains more Other +479.1%
Contains more Water +2308.6%
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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +96.4%
Contains more Fats +4162.9%
Contains more Carbs +207.4%
Contains more Other +479.1%
Contains more Water +2308.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3385.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6887.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3385.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6887.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%
Contains more Glucose +135%
Contains more Fructose +190%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%
Contains more Glucose +135%
Contains more Fructose +190%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 59g 17.24g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 3.38g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 0.62g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 19.94g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 92kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0.1g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 2.3g 2.7g Buckwheat
Calcium 120mg 7mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.8mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 51mg Buckwheat
Phosphorus 248mg 70mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 88mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 4mg Buckwheat
Zinc 0.49mg 0.61mg Buckwheat
Copper 0.104mg 0.146mg Buckwheat
Manganese 0.491mg 0.403mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 2.2µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.09mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.04mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.039mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.94mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.359mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.077mg Buckwheat
Folate 92µg 14µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 1.9µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.049mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.129mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.127mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.212mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.172mg Buckwheat
Methionine 0.112mg 0.044mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.133mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.173mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.079mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Buckwheat
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.188g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.188g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 722mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.428g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.4)

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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/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.