Dried fruit vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between dried fruit and crackers
- Dried fruit has more vitamin A, potassium, and copper, while crackers have more vitamin K, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and folate.
- Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 72% higher.
- Crackers contain 10 times less potassium than dried fruit. Dried fruit contains 1162mg of potassium, while crackers contain 118mg.
- The amount of sodium in dried fruit is lower.
- Dried fruit has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dried fruit is 31, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.
The food types used in this comparison are Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked 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 | +77.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +884.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +229.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +51.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +249.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +108.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +204.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +42.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +127% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2673.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +516.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2135.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +820% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +883.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5082.4% |
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Carbs
~61.3g
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Other
~2.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 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 | -99.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8755.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17652.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +13.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +6938.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4200% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +14097.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 13.137g | 87% |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 69.3µg | 55% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 26.43g | 40% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.416mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 726mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 118mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.456mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.343mg | 0.104mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 248mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 5.562g | 25% |
| Folate | 10µg | 92µg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 0µg | 20% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 49.69g | 20% |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 2.3g | 20% |
| Iron | 2.66mg | 4.03mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 6.553g | 16% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 0.29g | 15% |
| Calories | 241kcal | 510kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 4.352mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.491mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 3.03mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 6.7µg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.39g | 6.64g | 7% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 120mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.063mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.49mg | 1% |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 9.6mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.64g | 61.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 55.34g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.076g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dried fruit contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dried fruit is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.545g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dried fruit is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.26g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
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.