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Crackers vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crackers and Pie crust

  • Crackers have more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Calcium, while Pie crust have more Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Pie crust contains 3 times less Phosphorus than Crackers. Crackers contain 248mg of Phosphorus, while Pie crust contains 86mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Crackers are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.4%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.8%
~equal in Sodium ~753mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.392mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.064mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +142%
~equal in Protein ~6.9g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +173%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers Pie crust
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Crackers Pie crust Opinion
Calories 510kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.64g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 26.43g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 59g 52.1g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 52.1g Crackers
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Crackers
Calcium 120mg 61mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 64mg Crackers
Iron 4.03mg 2.22mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g Pie crust
Fiber 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.104mg 0.075mg Crackers
Zinc 0.49mg 0.4mg Crackers
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 86mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 753mg Crackers
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.315mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.392mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.213mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.727mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.268mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 104µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 1.076g Pie crust
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 5.562g 7.974g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 3.968g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.08mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 0.184mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.471mg 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.103mg 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.112mg 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.294mg 0.289mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.146mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Pie crust
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Crackers
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.412g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.