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Garlic vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garlic and Cracker

  • Garlic is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin C, yet Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Garlic is 90% higher.
  • Garlic contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Garlic, raw 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.
Garlic
8
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Contains more Calcium +50.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +239.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +136.7%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +240.5%
Contains more Selenium +111.9%
Contains more Iron +137.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 64% 18% 66% 36% 3% 32% 100% 219% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +50.8%
Contains more Magnesium +38.9%
Contains more Potassium +239.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +136.7%
Contains more Copper +187.5%
Contains more Manganese +240.5%
Contains more Selenium +111.9%
Contains more Iron +137.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.1%

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.
Garlic
4
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1860.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.7%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3976.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 105% 50% 26% 14% 36% 285% 3% 0% 5%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1860.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +3687.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +521.7%
Contains more Folate +2966.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +3976.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
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Contains more Water +1765.6%
Contains more Fats +5186%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +66%
Equal in Protein - 6.64
6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
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 Water +1765.6%
Contains more Fats +5186%
Contains more Carbs +85.4%
Contains more Other +66%
Equal in Protein - 6.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Garlic
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59472.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5175.9%
26% 3% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.249 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59472.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5175.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 30.96g 59g Cracker
Protein 6.36g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0.5g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 33.06g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 149kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 1g 8.18g Garlic
Fiber 2.1g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 181mg 120mg Garlic
Iron 1.7mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 25mg 18mg Garlic
Phosphorus 153mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 401mg 118mg Garlic
Sodium 17mg 726mg Garlic
Zinc 1.16mg 0.49mg Garlic
Copper 0.299mg 0.104mg Garlic
Manganese 1.672mg 0.491mg Garlic
Selenium 14.2µg 6.7µg Garlic
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Garlic
Vitamin E 0.08mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 31.2mg 0mg Garlic
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.596mg 0.417mg Garlic
Vitamin B6 1.235mg 0.063mg Garlic
Folate 3µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 1.7µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.157mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.217mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.308mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.273mg 0.103mg Garlic
Methionine 0.076mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.183mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.291mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.113mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Garlic
Saturated Fat 0.089g 5.562g Garlic
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.249g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Garlic 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%
Garlic
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Garlic
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 709mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.473g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic
Garlic 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.

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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.