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Cracker vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cracker and Cheesecake?

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Folate, while Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 54% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 22 times less Vitamin B3 than Cracker. Cracker has 4.352mg of Vitamin B3, while Cheesecake has 0.195mg.
  • Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this comparison.

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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 +135.3%
Contains more Iron +539.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +250.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
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 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Iron +539.7%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Copper +420%
Contains more Manganese +250.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.8%
Contains less Sodium -39.7%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51

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 +441.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1475%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +441.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2131.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.2%
Contains more Folate +411.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1475%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Contains more Water +1352.2%
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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +17.5%
Contains more Carbs +140.4%
Contains more Other +176.7%
Contains more Water +1352.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +720%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Cheesecake Opinion
Net carbs 59g 25.1g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 5.5g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 22.5g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 25.5g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 321kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 21.8g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 0.4g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 51mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.63mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 11mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 93mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 90mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 438mg Cheesecake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.51mg Cheesecake
Copper 0.104mg 0.02mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.14mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 5.2µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 547IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 159µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.56mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.028mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.193mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0.195mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.052mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 18µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 69.3µg 4.4µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.064mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.222mg Cheesecake
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.281mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.471mg 0.464mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.372mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.136mg Cheesecake
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.258mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.314mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.145mg 0.133mg Cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 5.562g 9.921g Cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 8.634g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.602g 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 Cheesecake
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
17%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.359g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

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

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