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Cracker vs. Palm oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cracker and Palm oil

  • Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Palm oil is richer in Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Palm oil is 219% higher.
  • Palm oil contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Oil, palm.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Iron +40200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +40200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.1%
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% 319% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +766.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +278.4%
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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +278.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 49.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 37 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +464.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Palm oil Opinion
Net carbs 59g 0g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 0g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 100g Palm oil
Carbs 61.3g 0g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 884kcal Palm oil
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0g Palm oil
Fiber 2.3g 0g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 0mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.01mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Cracker
Phosphorus 248mg 0mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 0mg Cracker
Sodium 726mg 0mg Palm oil
Zinc 0.49mg 0mg Cracker
Copper 0.104mg 0mg Cracker
Manganese 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 0µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg 15.94mg Palm oil
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0mg Cracker
Folate 92µg 0µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg 8µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg 0mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Palm oil
Saturated Fat 5.562g 49.3g Cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 37g Palm oil
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 9.3g 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 Palm oil
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
28%
Palm oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
0%
Palm oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Palm oil
Palm oil contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Palm oil
Palm oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Palm oil
Palm oil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 43.738g)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Palm oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171015/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.