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Dough vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and Cracker different?

  • Dough has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Copper, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 57% more than Dough.
  • Dough has 4 times more Selenium than Cracker. Dough has 28.6µg of Selenium, while Cracker has 6.7µg.
  • Dough contains less Sodium.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types were used in this article.

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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.
Dough
Dough
6
:
4
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +112.2%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +326.9%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains less Sodium -17.1%
Contains more Zinc +112.2%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +326.9%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +136.2%
Equal in Iron - 4.03
Equal in Potassium - 118

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.
Dough
Dough
6
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +9800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Cracker
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1342.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +9800%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.456
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.417

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Water +951%
Contains more Fats +992.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Cracker
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
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Water +951%
Contains more Fats +992.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Other +27.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
1
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1710.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1436.5%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1710.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1436.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Fructose +75.9%
Contains more Maltose +670.8%
Contains more Starch +12.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +17.5%
Dough
91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cracker
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
Contains more Fructose +75.9%
Contains more Maltose +670.8%
Contains more Starch +12.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +17.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 59g Cracker
Protein 10.75g 6.64g Dough
Fats 2.42g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 51.88g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 272kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 44.23g 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.51g 0.29g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 8.18g Dough
Fiber 2.2g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 52mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 3.91mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 32mg 18mg Dough
Phosphorus 105mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 117mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 602mg 726mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 0.49mg Dough
Copper 0.152mg 0.104mg Dough
Manganese 0.577mg 0.491mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 6.7µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.416mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 4.352mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 0.417mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.063mg Dough
Folate 123µg 92µg Dough
Vitamin K 0.7µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0.005g 1.076g Dough
Saturated Fat 0.529g 5.562g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Cracker
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
43%
Dough
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dough
Dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dough
Dough contains less Sodium (difference - 124mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/nutrients
  2. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.