Crackers vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crackers and oatmeal
- Crackers have more vitamin K, phosphorus, vitamin E, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and folate; however, oatmeal has more iron and vitamin B6.
- Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 57% more.
- Crackers have 43 times more vitamin E than oatmeal. Crackers have 3.03mg of vitamin E, while oatmeal has 0.07mg.
- Oatmeal is lower in saturated fat.
- Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than crackers.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).
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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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +93.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +34% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.6% |
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 | +4228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +112.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +17225% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +360.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1843.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +425.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2576.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1576% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2983.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +379.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2296.6% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 0.426g | 85% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 0.4µg | 57% |
| Fats | 26.43g | 1.36g | 39% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 49mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4.03mg | 5.96mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 248mg | 77mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.562g | 0.226g | 24% |
| Calories | 510kcal | 68kcal | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 0.07mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.215mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.29mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 61.3g | 11.67g | 17% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 10.37g | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.553g | 0.391g | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.26mg | 13% |
| Folate | 92µg | 44µg | 12% |
| Protein | 6.64g | 2.37g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 3.025mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 80mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 5µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.558mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg | 0.317mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.62mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 59g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 8.18g | 0.46g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | 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 | N/A |
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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 Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.