Crackers vs. Butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between crackers and butter
- Crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet butter is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for butter is 225% higher.
- Crackers contain 202 times more iron than butter. Crackers contain 4.03mg of iron, while butter contains 0.02mg.
- Butter contains less sodium.
- Butter has a lower glycemic index than crackers.
Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Butter, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +800% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +391.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20050% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +550% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +444.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +933.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +570% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
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 | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +8220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10261.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +279.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +890% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +95.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +681.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +102066.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +6125% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +471.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +336.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +257.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 50.489g | 204% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 81.11g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 684µg | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 215mg | 72% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 3.01g | 68% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 7µg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 0.02mg | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 23.43g | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.005mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.034mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 24mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 11mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 0.042mg | 27% |
| Folate | 92µg | 3µg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.004mg | 21% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 0.06g | 20% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 0.85g | 12% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 1µg | 10% |
| Calories | 510kcal | 717kcal | 10% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 24mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.016mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 0g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.003mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 2.32mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 18.8mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | 0.315g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 2.166g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 44.927g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butter is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Butter is cheaper (difference - $0.8)