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Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) and Wheat Bread

  • Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) has more Iron, Vitamin K, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin E , while Wheat Bread has more Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)'s daily need coverage for Sodium is 27% higher.
  • Wheat Bread contains 5 times less Vitamin E than Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain). Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) contains 1.19mg of Vitamin E , while Wheat Bread contains 0.24mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Wheat Bread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 50% 0% 20% 193% 89% 40% 84% 158% 195% 141%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 50% 20% 153% 66% 40% 81% 78% 180% 182%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.5%
~equal in Potassium ~223mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.47mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~188mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.377mg

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% 0.06% 24% 0% 116% 52% 83% 39% 49% 0% 46% 62% 4.4%
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 0.67% 0% 4.8% 0% 110% 88% 117% 27% 35% 0% 14% 65% 12%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +395.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +172.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.439mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~86µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 11% 68% 10% 4%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 10.71 g
Carbs: 68.25 g
Water: 9.85 g
Other: 4.05 g
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more FatsFats +150.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.4%
Contains more OtherOther +46.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.5%
Contains more WaterWater +146%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 72%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.793 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.229 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.72 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) Wheat Bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) Wheat Bread Opinion
Calories 398kcal 313kcal Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Protein 7.14g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 10.71g 4.27g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Net carbs 61.55g 51.07g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Carbs 68.25g 55.77g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Magnesium 70mg 59mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Calcium 0mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Potassium 221mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Iron 5.14mg 4.09mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Sugar 0g 6.42g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Fiber 6.7g 4.7g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Copper 0.266mg 0.198mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Zinc 1.46mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 196mg 188mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Sodium 1214mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin E 1.19mg 0.24mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Manganese 1.494mg 1.377mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Selenium 25.8µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0.465mg 0.439mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin B2 0.225mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 4.427mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0.654mg 0.456mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin B6 0.213mg 0.153mg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Vitamin K 18.3µg 5.7µg Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Folate 82µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Choline 8.1mg 22.1mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0g 0.989g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.793g 1.019g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Polyunsaturated fat 7.229g 1.72g Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) Wheat Bread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
37%
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
36%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain)
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167942/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.