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Cracker vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Oatmeal

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 57% more.
  • Cracker has 43 times more Vitamin E than Oatmeal. Cracker has 3.03mg of Vitamin E , while Oatmeal has 0.07mg.
  • Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat.

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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.1%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Iron +47.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.6%
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 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.1%
Contains more Potassium +93.4%
Contains more Copper +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +34%
Contains more Iron +47.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +4228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +17225%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.3%
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 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +4228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.5%
Contains more Folate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +17225%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +180.2%
Contains more Fats +1843.4%
Contains more Carbs +425.3%
Contains more Other +336.8%
Contains more Water +2576.1%
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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +180.2%
Contains more Fats +1843.4%
Contains more Carbs +425.3%
Contains more Other +336.8%
Contains more Water +2576.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1576%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2983.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1576%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2983.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +379.2%
Contains more Sucrose +2296.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 10.37 g
Sucrose: 0.29 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.16 g
Contains more Starch +379.2%
Contains more Sucrose +2296.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 59g 9.97g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 2.37g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 1.36g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 11.67g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 68kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g 10.37g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 80mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 248mg 77mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 61mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 49mg Oatmeal
Zinc 0.49mg 0.62mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.104mg 0.066mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 6.7µg 5µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.07mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.26mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.215mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.025mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.317mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 92µg 44µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 0.4µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.04mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.083mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.105mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.2mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.112mg 0.04mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.13mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.151mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.057mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.003g Oatmeal
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 0.391g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.426g 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 Oatmeal
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%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 677mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients

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

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