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Pie crust vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pie crust and Crackers

  • Pie crust has more Selenium, while Crackers has more Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +96.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.4%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.9%
~equal in Sodium ~726mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +114.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.416mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +142%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
~equal in Protein ~6.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +173%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -30.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +231.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Crackers Opinion
Calories 518kcal 510kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 6.64g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 26.43g Pie crust
Net carbs 52.1g 59g Crackers
Carbs 52.1g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Crackers
Calcium 61mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 64mg 118mg Crackers
Iron 2.22mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g Pie crust
Fiber 2.3g Crackers
Copper 0.075mg 0.104mg Crackers
Zinc 0.4mg 0.49mg Crackers
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 86mg 248mg Crackers
Sodium 753mg 726mg Crackers
Vitamin E 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.315mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 22.9µg 6.7µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.416mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.456mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 4.352mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.063mg Pie crust
Vitamin K 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 104µg 92µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 1.076g Pie crust
Choline 9.6mg Crackers
Saturated Fat 7.974g 5.562g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 6.553g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.084mg Crackers
Threonine 0.184mg 0.193mg Crackers
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.246mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg 0.471mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg 0.103mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg 0.112mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.331mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg 0.294mg Crackers
Histidine 0.146mg 0.145mg Pie crust
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Pie crust
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crackers
Crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.412g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/nutrients
  2. Crackers - 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.