Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) and crackers
- Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is higher in manganese, selenium, copper, fiber, iron, and magnesium, yet crackers are higher in vitamin K and vitamin B2.
- Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) covers your daily manganese needs 44% more than crackers.
- Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) contains 4 times more magnesium than crackers. While crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) contains 70mg of magnesium, crackers contain only 18mg.
- The amount of sodium in crackers is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +288.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +198% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +285.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +11.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +154.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +278.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.14 g
Fats:
10.71 g
Carbs:
68.25 g
Water:
9.85 g
Other:
4.05 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +213.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +146.8% |
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Protein
~6.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.793 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.229 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.137 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +134.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +81.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.494mg | 0.491mg | 44% |
| Vitamin K | 18.3µg | 69.3µg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.229g | 13.137g | 39% |
| Selenium | 25.8µg | 6.7µg | 35% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 5.562g | 25% |
| Fats | 10.71g | 26.43g | 24% |
| Sodium | 1214mg | 726mg | 21% |
| Starch | 49.69g | 20% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.3g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.225mg | 0.456mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.104mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5.14mg | 4.03mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.19mg | 3.03mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.213mg | 0.063mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 120mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 70mg | 18mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.46mg | 0.49mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.793g | 6.553g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 196mg | 248mg | 7% |
| Calories | 398kcal | 510kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.654mg | 0.417mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.465mg | 0.416mg | 4% |
| Folate | 82µg | 92µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 118mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 68.25g | 61.3g | 2% |
| Protein | 7.14g | 6.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 61.55g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.427mg | 4.352mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Choline | 8.1mg | 9.6mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.294mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.29g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
37%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers, saltines, whole wheat (includes multi-grain) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 488mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.