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Multigrain bread vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Multigrain bread and Cracker

  • Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Iron.
  • Multigrain bread covers your daily Manganese needs 74% more than Cracker.
  • Multigrain bread contains 5 times more Selenium than Cracker. While Multigrain bread contains 35.8µg of Selenium, Cracker contains only 6.7µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Multigrain bread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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 Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +434.3%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Equal in Phosphorus - 248
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +372.2%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -43%
Contains more Zinc +277.6%
Contains more Copper +195.2%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Contains more Selenium +434.3%
Contains more Iron +48.2%
Equal in Calcium - 120
Equal in Phosphorus - 248

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Folate +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4520%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.352

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.7%
Contains more Water +901.9%
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Equal in Other - 2.49
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 Protein +118.7%
Contains more Water +901.9%
Contains more Fats +474.6%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +545.6%
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +693.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +545.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +291.5%
Contains more Fructose +820.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +279.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +291.5%
Contains more Fructose +820.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +279.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Multigrain bread 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 Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 39.01g 59g Cracker
Protein 14.52g 6.64g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 47.11g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 288kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 2.67g 0.29g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 8.18g Multigrain bread
Fiber 8.1g 2.3g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.72mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 85mg 18mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 250mg 118mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 726mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 0.49mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.104mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.491mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 6.7µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 0.4mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 4.352mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.063mg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 1.5µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.084mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg 0.193mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.246mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg 0.471mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg 0.103mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg 0.112mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.331mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg 0.145mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 5.562g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain bread 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
27%
Multigrain bread
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.