French bread vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are French bread and Crackers different?
- French bread is higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Copper, however, Crackers are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Crackers is 57% higher.
- French bread contains 4 times more Selenium than Crackers. While French bread contains 29.7µg of Selenium, Crackers contain only 6.7µg.
- French bread has less Saturated Fat.
Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough) and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +343.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +155.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +96.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +47.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1494.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +13760% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13 g
Fats:
2.14 g
Carbs:
61.93 g
Water:
20.61 g
Other:
2.32 g
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +556.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1135% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.3g
~equal in
Other
~2.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.83 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 | -91% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1597.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1482.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 319kcal | 510kcal |
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| Protein | 13g | 6.64g |
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| Fats | 2.14g | 26.43g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 58.83g | 59g |
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| Carbs | 61.93g | 61.3g |
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| Magnesium | 31mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 140mg | 118mg |
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| Iron | 3.87mg | 4.03mg |
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| Sugar | 3.59g | 8.18g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.15mg | 0.104mg |
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| Zinc | 1.05mg | 0.49mg |
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| Starch | 49.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 126mg | 248mg |
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| Sodium | 720mg | 726mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 3.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.573mg | 0.491mg |
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| Selenium | 29.7µg | 6.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.427mg | 0.416mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.37mg | 0.456mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.38mg | 4.352mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.616mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.096mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 69.3µg |
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| Folate | 140µg | 92µg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g |
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| Choline | 17.5mg | 9.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.502g | 5.562g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.386g | 6.553g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.83g | 13.137g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0.084mg |
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| Threonine | 0.316mg | 0.193mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.416mg | 0.246mg |
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| Leucine | 0.762mg | 0.471mg |
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| Lysine | 0.328mg | 0.103mg |
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| Methionine | 0.168mg | 0.112mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.543mg | 0.331mg |
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| Valine | 0.476mg | 0.294mg |
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| Histidine | 0.234mg | 0.145mg |
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| Fructose | 0.29g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | 1.485g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.062g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g |
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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
36%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French bread contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
French bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.