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Milk vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Milk and Cracker

  • Milk contains less Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2 than Cracker.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 58% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
Milk
3
:
7
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Iron +13333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +940%
Contains more Manganese +16266.7%
Contains more Selenium +103%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Potassium +27.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Iron +13333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +161.1%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +940%
Contains more Manganese +16266.7%
Contains more Selenium +103%
Equal in Calcium - 120

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.
Milk
Milk
3
:
8
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +30200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +1740%
Contains more Vitamin K +69200%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +30200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1980%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4579.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%
Contains more Folate +1740%
Contains more Vitamin K +69200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
4
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Water +2763.7%
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +2624.7%
Contains more Carbs +1128.5%
Contains more Other +232%
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 Water +2763.7%
Contains more Protein +97%
Contains more Fats +2624.7%
Contains more Carbs +1128.5%
Contains more Other +232%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2265.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37434.3%
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2265.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37434.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
Milk
1
:
5
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 4.99g 59g Cracker
Protein 3.37g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0.97g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 4.99g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 42kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 5.2g 8.18g Milk
Fiber 0g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 125mg 120mg Milk
Iron 0.03mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 11mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 95mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 150mg 118mg Milk
Sodium 44mg 726mg Milk
Zinc 0.42mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.01mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.003mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 3.3µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 5µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg Milk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.143mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.319mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.282mg 0.103mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.22mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.101mg 0.145mg Cracker
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Milk
Saturated Fat 0.633g 5.562g Milk
Monounsaturated Fat 0.277g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
16%
Milk
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.929g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.