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Cracker vs. Murray Vanilla Wafers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Murray Vanilla Wafers

  • Murray Vanilla Wafers have less Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 29% more.
  • Cracker has 2 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Murray Vanilla Wafers. Cracker has 13.137g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Murray Vanilla Wafers have 6.6g.
  • Murray Vanilla Wafers are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer.

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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 Phosphorus +490.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 18% 8% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +490.5%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.8%

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.
Cracker
11
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.42
Equal in Folate - 88
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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 54% 49% 0% 0% 66% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +67.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.42
Equal in Folate - 88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +30.6%
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
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +66%
Contains more Fats +51.9%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +30.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.7
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +99%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 5.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Murray Vanilla Wafers Opinion
Net carbs 59g 71.5g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Protein 6.64g 4g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 17.4g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 72.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calories 510kcal 461kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 31.5g Cracker
Fiber 2.3g 1.4g Cracker
Calcium 120mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 42mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 84mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 401mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Zinc 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.42mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.23mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.6mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 88µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.25g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 5.7g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 3.9g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 6.6g 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 Murray Vanilla Wafers
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
23%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.32g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
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

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

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.