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Cracker vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cracker and French fries?

  • Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, French fries are richer in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 48% more.
  • French fries contain 12 times less Vitamin B2 than Cracker. Cracker contains 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, while French fries contain 0.039mg.
  • French fries have less Sodium.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types 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 +566.7%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Manganese +98.8%
Contains more Selenium +644.4%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +390.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +397.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.4%
Contains more Manganese +98.8%
Contains more Selenium +644.4%
Contains more Magnesium +94.4%
Contains more Potassium +390.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.5%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin E +81.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1069.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more Folate +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +79.4%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Water +1127.7%
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% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +79.4%
Contains more Carbs +47.9%
Contains more Other +34.6%
Contains more Water +1127.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.969
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 5.969

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker French fries Opinion
Net carbs 59g 37.64g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 3.43g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 14.73g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 41.44g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 312kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 2.3g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 120mg 18mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.81mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 248mg 125mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 726mg 210mg French fries
Zinc 0.49mg 0.5mg French fries
Copper 0.104mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.491mg 0.247mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 0.9µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg 1.67mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.17mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.039mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.004mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 92µg 30µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 11.2µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 5.562g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 5.969g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 5.398g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.007g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 4.898g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.029g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.407g Cracker
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.