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Crackers vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Crackers and Cheese crackers

  • Crackers have more Vitamin K, and Vitamin B2, however, Cheese crackers are higher in Folate, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Crackers covers your daily need of Vitamin K 50% more than Cheese crackers.
  • Crackers have less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +142.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.5%

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.
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% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +637.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +65.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~8.7mg

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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +16.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.6%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
~equal in Carbs ~59.42g

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~5.288g

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
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +56.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +27.6%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +700%
~equal in Starch ~52.56g
~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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 510kcal 489kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 26.43g 22.74g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 57.12g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 59.42g Crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Crackers
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Cheese crackers
Calcium 120mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Potassium 118mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Iron 4.03mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Sugar 8.18g 4.53g Cheese crackers
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g
Copper 0.104mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Starch 49.69g 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 200mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 973mg Crackers
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 3.03mg 2.19mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.338mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 69.3µg 9.4µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.542g Cheese crackers
Choline 9.6mg 8.7mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 5.744g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 10.09g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.471mg 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.103mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.112mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.29g 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.715g Crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0g Crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 9.25g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 247mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.274g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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